There is yet more evidence in tonight's Evening Post of the way that the Swansea Administration is working with others to change the City for the better.This story about a £3.5 million scheme to makeover the roads linking The Kingsway and Oxford Street is just one example:
Contractors are currently upgrading Upper Union Street, Portland Street and Park Street. The work includes resurfacing of roads and pavements with similar materials as that used for the refurbishment of The Kingsway. It is expected to be completed by the end of March and be followed by the £3.5 million city centre core retail scheme.
The Assembly- funded scheme is aimed at making the city centre a more vibrant and dynamic place to visit. It will include new street furniture, public art and replacing of roads and pavements.
As Chris Holley says "Enhancing the appearance of the city centre will supplement ongoing projects such as the regeneration of the former David Evans site and will encourage more people to visit Swansea. This will be a boost for local traders and for the local economy."
Rather predictably the Inside Outers seek to denigrate the launch of a new economic strategy, however its importance lies in the way that we are building on what has already been achieved and in the partnerships that we have been continuing to nurture. The Techniums and the Institute of Life Sciences are important Assembly Government and University initiatives that offer the potential of high value jobs and investment to Swansea.
Before they go claiming credit again the Inside Outers might also wish to note that the ILS was conceived and started on our watch but is no more an Administration project than it is Labour's.
