Construction work is set to get underway on a major project which will see more than a kilometre of new sea defences built in Swansea to protect residents, businesses and homes at risk of rising sea levels. Work will begin in the next few weeks in Mumbles, meaning parts of the promenade will be closed to the public at different times over the next 18 months.
Access to homes and businesses will remain in place throughout the project, which will also include new lighting, litter bins, seating and improved road links in an attempt to improve Mumbles as a destination. Crucially, Swansea Council and the main contractor have agreed that work being carried out next to businesses based on the promenade will not take place during the peak tourism season.
While construction noise is likely, it is planned that the majority of work will take place during the daytime. Contractors will set up a base near the Oyster House Hotel, with the project taking shape between Knab Rock slipway and Oystermouth Square, a distance of 1.2km. You can keep up to date with the latest Swansea news by signing up to the local newsletter here.
