A new river pontoon near Swansea's historic former Hafod-Morfa Copperworks has been given the go-ahead. Swansea Council wants somewhere that rowing and pleasure boats can stop upstream on the River Tawe, especially as it is redeveloping a number of old copperworks buildings.
The pontoon will feature four linked platforms alongside an existing river walk and disused quay wall on the western bank. It'll rise and fall with river levels. Safety barriers, ladders and life buoys will also be installed.
The waterside structure will suit Copper Jack - the vessel operated from the marina by Swansea Community Boat Trust - which chugs past the copperworks and tells passengers about its history but cannot stop there. The pontoon will also be suitable for Swansea Rowing Club and Swansea University Rowing Club boats. You can read more stories about Swansea here.
