Finally the old Central Hotel is to be demolished. After a fire struck the old delapidated building in January. Planning Approval has been gained to demolish the building and construct a new building. The new building will be a contemporary version of the old building, with an additional storey to incorporate 50 apartments with basement car parking.

The ground floor is let to Inventive Leisure, who are planning a vodka theme bar called Revolution aimed at the higher end of the market - some civilisation on St.Mary Street!

Demolition is due to commence September 2003 and construction starting January 2004. Tenders are being invited August 2003 for the construction contract which will be in the region of £4 million.

Contact Simon Kennedy for more details.

Detailed planning permission is now being sought for a new phase of office development at Cardiff Gate Business Park. A total of 205,000 sq. ft of office accommodation and associated parking will be constructed.

Tony Fletcher, Managing Director of Cardiff Gate Business Park, believes the expansion plans are evidence of Cardiff Gates continuing success. "The buildings are to be located at the western end of the business park and will vary in size from 9,500 sq. ft to 65,500 sq. ft. These additional phases will increase the stock of offices by 60% reaffirming Cardiff Gate's status as the only true business park in South Wales."

These plans are the latest in a string of exciting new developments. The park was recently awarded planning permission for two detached office blocks of 6,500 sq. ft each. Construction is due to commence immediately and the offices will be ready for occupation by December 2002.

Kennedy James Griffiths has been Commissioned to design these latest phases of development.

Construction has commenced on the new head quarters building of Morgan Cole in Swansea.

The 25000 sq. ft building in the regenerated dock area is due for completion in January 2002.

Es Mirall is making good progress though delayed a little. The opening date of 17th October 2002 has now been set, when the 24 screen cinema will be complete. (See Es Mirall)

Kennedy James Griffiths have received 2 Lord Mayor' Designs Awards for its Technium Project in Swansea.

The original building is being followed by a 2nd Phase as well as the construction of the new Morgan Cole headquarters on adjacent sites.