18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Stockland Square and Windsor Square in Caerphilly reopened
Stockland Square and Windsor Square were built in the late 1990s and have recently undergone a regeneration project.
The regeneration project is part of the Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking Plan.
The aim is to create a more open social space while introducing more greenery, seating, and improved bin facilities for businesses.
Following the completion of the project, the artist responsible for some public art installations in the squares, Julie Westerman, visited to see the transformation.
She has also written poems that feature on new benches installed in the square.
Ms Westerman said: "It's every artist's hope, that their work will truly belong in the place.
"What a great compliment to see that the sculptures have become part of the town's story.
"The team at Stride Treglown have done a great job bringing the squares to life, fresh and rejuvenated.
"It's a perfect place to sit, people-watch and gossip.
"I love that the geese now sit right down beside the people on the benches party to their conversations.
"And at night lighting the benches is inspired, it enlivens the whole square."
Councillor Jamie Pritchard, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: "We're grateful to Julie Westerman for returning to Caerphilly and continuing to inspire positive changes for public spaces on Windsor Street and Stockland Street.
"These bronze works have become a recognisable feature of the town centre over the last 30 years, so it is wonderful to see them preserved for the future.
"This new attraction will provide a welcoming environment for people to enjoy and marks the delivery of another successful project for the Caerphilly Town 2035 placemaking plan."
