Pentrebane Street in Caerphilly: Demolition of market begins
The £21 million scheme is being delivered by Linc Cymru in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council and backed by the Welsh Government's Transforming Towns programme.
Jayne Bryant, cabinet secretary for housing and local government, said: "The demolition and development of this site is an important milestone in the ambitious plans for Caerphilly's town centre.
"With the help of around £6 million Transforming Towns funding from the Welsh Government, this scheme will deliver much-needed housing in the town centre along with commercial units, which will go towards increasing housing supply in Caerphilly, supporting local businesses, and breathing new life into the high street."
The development will include 72 apartments, seven commercial units, and new public spaces.
Councillor Jamie Pritchard, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: "We're delighted to see the development of Caerphilly progress.
"The demolition of the old market at Pentrebane Street will create housing, open space, and a healthy mix of commercial and retail units."
Grant Prosser, head of development (East) at Pobl Group, said: "We welcome the start of demolition at Pentrebane Street as a key step towards transforming this part of Caerphilly town centre.
"It marks another important milestone in the ongoing regeneration plans for the town centre."
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