The company behind the proposed major tourism attraction planned for Kilvey Hill has released a detailed video of what a journey on the Swansea gondolas might look like. The computer-generated video gives a fly-through look at the leisure destination which is about to go through the planning process with Swansea Council.
In the video, the wheelchair and dog friendly gondola journey begins in the proposed station at Landore Park & Ride before travelling to the new Penderyn Copperworks Distillery along the west side of Kilvey Hill, passing zipwires on the way. Proposed attractions shown in the video include a modern food and drink complex with views across the city, several luge runs and a Sky Swing which has been relocated following a public consultation with locals.
Last month, we reported on the "heavily discounted" prices Swansea residents would pay to use the gondolas if the plans were approved. Local residents would be offered an annual pass costing £40 for adults, with seniors and children priced at just £20 (children under five will be free). A family of four (two adults and two children) would pay £100. The pass would entitle residents to a year of unlimited rides on the proposed gondola (cable car). You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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Skyline Enterprises chief executive officer, Geoff McDonald, said: “We wanted to share this fly-through video to illustrate to people exactly what we’re proposing for Skyline Swansea. There appears to have been some misconceptions around our proposals, for instance, on seeing the new fly-through, many people tell us they are surprised to learn that the gondola starts from the Landore Park & Ride travelling along the west side of Kilvey Hill. They have also commented on the minimal visual impact of the proposal from the bottom of the hill. We’re glad this video can help to dispel some myths and give an accurate portrayal of our proposals and vision for Skyline Swansea.
“We very much hope that the proposal will get the go-ahead from Swansea’s planning committee. We believe that Skyline Swansea would bring lasting benefits to the area, in the form of a healthy outdoor tourism experience and employment and leisure opportunities for local people.”
If planning is approved, it would be the first Skyline Enterprises destination in a UK and European city. The company has sites across New Zealand, Canada, Singapore and South Korea. The proposals for Skyline Swansea include a gondola running from Landore Park & Ride to the top of Kilvey Hill, which does not pass over any homes, and a food and beverage outlet with viewing platforms across Swansea Bay. There are also plans for a non-motorised gravity-fuelled downhill karting ride, known as the Luge, which is suitable for all ages.
New technology, similar to ziplines, which are suitable for all ages, has also been proposed as well as a Sky Swing which promises to give an adrenaline rush and breathtaking views across the city and Swansea Bay. Existing pathways and biking trails will be retained and new ones will be created with picnic areas introduced, according to plans.
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