Step forward in project to bring historic structures back to life

A FIRM has been selected to help bring new life to three historic Swansea structures.

- JAMES ARNOTT

South Wales-based Andrew Scott Ltd plans to start work on site this year to help transform the Vivian and Musgrave Engine Houses, and the V&S No.1 Locomotive shed at the former Hafod-Morfa Copperworks.

Over the coming few months, the company will lead on the final stages of design for the project, which is being led by Swansea Council.

The engine houses form an integral part of Swansea's industrial heritage.

The council wants to bring them back into use to bring pleasure to thousands and new opportunities.

The copperworks of past centuries were key to the growth of Swansea, playing a crucial role as major industry over around 300 years. The industry declined but some of its buildings and other structures remain.