Update (3rd September 2008)
The new traffic table at Swan Street, which joins together the two regeneration schemes in upper and lower High Street nears completion on the south side of the junction. It is hoped that work will commence on the northern section next week.
Paving has been completed in the church square, apart from some tie in areas. The art band has also started to be installed along with LED lighting.
Update (28th August 2008)
Concrete foundations and paving have been laid in the roadway at Swan Street, at the south side of the street.
Paving in Masonic Street continues to be laid outside the Conservative Club.
Paving in the church square is nearing completion, and the shrub beds have been laid too.
Update (20th August 2008)
The rain has hindered the progress of work this week, making the laying of pavement very difficult.
The excavations at Swan Street have increased across 50% of the roadway from Pizza Time to Chaplin's Hotel. The road remains open for access to Masonic Street.
Bollards and signage posts have been installed outside Pizza Time and Chaplin's Hotel in preparation for traffic control.
Update (15th August 2008)
Excavation of Swan Street roadway has commenced for the creation of the granite traffic table. The roadway is still open to traffic and work is concentrated around the corner of Pizza Time and Alpha Bar.
Paving in Masonic Street progress' with the area outside Chaplin's nearing completion.
Paving continues to be laid in Broad Street and the church square.
Update (12th August 2008)
Rain has affected the laying of pavements in the area. However paving has been laid in the church square with the south of the area nearing completion as it has now met Court Street.
Bollards have been installed at the end of Lower High Street outside Ty Penderyn as part of the traffic control in the area.
Paving in Masonic Street has also resumed, with the are outside Chaplin's Hotel 50% complete.
Update (8th August 2008)
New bollards have been installed in Market Square in front of the school entrance.
The automatic rising bollard system to restrict traffic movement through Lower High Street is currently being installed outside Ty Penderyn and Chaplin's Hotel.
Paving continues to be laid in the east of the new public square.
Update (4th August 2008)
Work on tying together Lower High Street, Three Salmon Street and Broad Street has been completed. The laying of granite paving at Broad Street continues.
Work to the traffic table in Swan Street has been delayed due to the current work being undertaken on the new building and paving in High Street. This is hoped to commence next week.
Update (29th July 2008)
Paving in the church square has now met Court Street east of the fountain. This is due to be grouted tomorrow, weather pending.
Foundations for the roadway in Broad Street are being put in place. And paving of the pavements along Ty Penderyn continues
Update (24th July 2008)
Western Power have now completed their work onsite and paving has recommenced in the Church Square. In addition to this the public art through the square, a band of light, bronze and granite has commenced.
Excavation of the roadway in Broad Street has also commenced, with granite paving also being installed half way across Ty Penderyn.
The sitting steps have been completed as well as the refurbishment to the Lucy Thomas fountain.
Paving in Masonic Street has had to be removed, along with kerbs and drainage channels due to problems with levels of gradient.
Update (22nd July 2008)
The Church Square is awaiting the connection of various Western Power cables, leading to a delay in paving the square due to connection points required. Western Power are expected to commence this work on Wednesday (23rd July).
A progress meeting will be held tomorrow with the consultants Austin-Smith Lord and the contractors Dyer and Butler tomorrow, and more information will be available after this time.
Update (18th July 2008)
Paving along Masonic Street has been completed along Chaplins Hotel, with the work outside the Conservative Club still on-going.
Paving has been completed along the Lower High Street as far south as Three Salmon Street, and work in the road way to connect to Broad Street is ongoing.
Paving to the north of Lower High Street adjoining Swan Street is still outstanding as we await the installation of the automatic bollards.
Update (15th July 2008)
Paving continues to be laid at the church square in front of the installed sitting steps.
The new street lighting in the square is operational.
Work on joining together the paving in Three Salmon Street, Lower High Street and the Church Square continues
Update (10th July 2008)
Works have been hindered by the current wet weather, but progress continues to be made. Access from Broad Street is still closed and will remain closed for a further two to three weeks. Western Power have completed their installation of electrics to the east of the church square and this area is being prepared for paving.
Kerbs and drainage channels have started to be placed in Masonic Street and paving continues to be laid.
Update (8th July 2008)
Work is continuing to be undertaken in ensuring that where all sections of completed paving meet are at the correct levels. The wet weather has slowed progress, but not affected the completion expected for Summer 2008.
Works to the paving in Masonic Street continue, and traffic lights have been installed to help ensure delivery vehicles can access the street.
Update (3rd July 2008)
Three Salmon Street has been temporarily closed and will remain closed for four weeks. This is necessary in order to tie together the paving in Lower High Street, Three Salmon Street and Broad Street.
The pavements in Masonic Street (outside the Conservative Club) have been excavated in preparation for re-paving.
Update (30th June 2008)
The Lower High St project includes re-surfacing of the existing floor scape and the redesign of an area adjacent to the Lucy Thomas Fountain to form a new public space suitable for street markets, events and exhibitions.
Work has been completed in Three Salmon Street, with works to Swan Street and Broad Street and the new public square outside St Tydfil’s Church ongoing.
Since January work commenced in the Lower High Street to develop improved open public space the creation of a Café Quarter. Work has progressed well with large areas of St Tydfil's Square being paved and the refurbishment of the Lucy Thomas Fountain proceeding well.
The scheme will include public art, sitting steps, the creation of a small open area for events and traffic control systems that will restrict traffic into the area making it safe for families. For more information on the scheme please contact either the Site Foreman Kevin Burnett on 07816 071364 or the Town Centre Manager Rhian Davies on (01685) 725106.
Key to the redevelopment of this area has been the refurbishment of 25-26 High Street, rebranded Ty Penderyn. The newly refurbished, former eyesore is being marketed as a Cafe/Bistro and is now a modern looking building with glazed frontage and decked area overlooking St Tydfil’s Square. Grant assistance has been offered to develop the site at 27 High Street which is also progressing. Both have been awarded Town Improvement Grants by the Council in order to undertake these physical improvements to the buildings. For more information on Town Centre Improvement Grants please call Gavin Lewis on (01685) 725007.