Regeneration
Llantwit Station
The opening up of the railway link from Barry to Bridgend
provided for a new station in Llantwit Major. Hard and soft
landscaping were employed in the creation of a high quality public
realm.
Coastwatch, Nell’s Point
Welsh Assembly Government funding was secured in 2006 to develop
the former Coastguard Station on Nell’s Point. A partnership was
formed with the National Coastwatch Institution a charity who
recruit volunteer watchkeepers to carry out maritime safety duties.
The building bas been thoroughly renovated and extended to provide
exhibition space on the ground floor. Read
more about the project
Nell’s Point, Barry
New seating and viewing area. The headland has been reclaimed
following demolition of the former holiday camp. Local stone has
been used in the construction of low feature walls and paved
areas.
Public Art : mosaic at the Old Harbour Breakwater, Barry
Island
The Council seeks opportunities for public art and has adopted a
"Percent for Art" policy, which means that developers are
encouraged to make a contribution towards public art as part of the
costs of developing a particular site.
The involvement of artists is seen as an important part of this
process and their input can contribute to the design of everyday
items such as footbridges, paths, fencing, seating and the external
treatment to buildings.