Swansea Council wants to build a 3,500-seater indoor arena on top of a three to four-storey car park, plus a hotel, plaza and what it described as coastal park – all on the south side of Oystermouth Road, adjacent to the LC.
What is the new building in Swansea?
Welcome to Swansea Arena
Introducing South Wales’ newest multi-purpose entertainment and events space.
When was the lc2 built?
1977
LC, Swansea
| LC | |
|---|---|
| Current tenants | Freedom leisure |
| Construction started | 1977 |
| Completed | 1977 |
| Opened | 1977 |
When did lc2 open Swansea?
LC was formerly Swansea Leisure Centre. Originally opened by the Queen during her Silver Jubilee year in 1977, Swansea’s Leisure Centre became one of Wales’ top leisure facilities and a prominent tourist attraction.
Where is the best place to live in Swansea?
Mumbles – widely considered the best place to live in Wales. There’s a mix of Victorian villas and bungalows on offer. The Gower Peninsular – this stretch of Swansea county is speckled with idyllic villages, perfect for those looking for a rural coastal lifestyle.
Is the Swansea tidal lagoon being built?
Our aim is to start on site in 2020. Construction of the entire project will take four years, with first power generated in year three. British institutions, led by Prudential’s InfraCapital and InfraRed Capital Partners, will provide equity funding for the business.
Why is it called the LC2?
It was re-branded the LC, but with a deliberately ambiguous logo of a wave following the LC, which also suggested the number 2, marking the second phase of its existence. People still call it the LC2 now.
What is the oldest building in Swansea?
Swansea Castle
The oldest buildings in the city are Swansea Castle, of which the current site is from around 1290, and the Cross Keys Pub, which is from the 1330s.
Is there parking at lc2 Swansea?
Are there any parking facilities? The LC is surrounded by a number of pay and display car parks which you can use, you can find out more about city centre parking here.
Does Swansea University have a gym?
World-class sports facilities
Swansea University hosts a £20m sports village at the Swansea Bay Sports Park, adjacent to the Singleton Park Campus, that houses the following: Sports Centre – 80 station modern gym, sports hall, climbing wall, squash courts.
What is the roughest part of Swansea?
Townhill in Swansea is plagued by a reputation of being a “no-go” area for newcomers to the city, with Google even auto-completing people’s searches to suggest “rough area”. It’s one of the most deprived wards in Wales, despite £14million of EU funding supposedly having been ploughed into Townhill.
Where should I not live in Swansea?
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Who is the most famous person in Swansea?
You’ll hear of Swansea as the heavy metal heart of the global copper business and the inspirational birthplace of Dylan Thomas, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated writers.
How much will the Swansea tidal lagoon cost?
£1.3 billion
| Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay | |
|---|---|
| Construction cost | £1.3 billion (estimate as proposed) |
| Operator(s) | Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) plc |
| Tidal power station | |
| Type | Tidal lagoon |
What happened to Swansea tidal lagoon?
Planning consents for the Swansea scheme then ran down in 2020 after backers failed to secure the final documents needed to begin construction. A floating island with space for 10,000 new homes has also previously been put forward as a replacement to the canned project.
Has there ever been a tsunami in Swansea?
Historical accounts say that Green Grounds was submerged when a ‘tidal wave’ engulfed many places along the Bristol Channel, from Swansea to Bristol. It is argued that the wave was Britain’s first recorded tsunami, however, others theorise that it was a powerful storm surge – a combination of high tides and winds.
Does lc2 have a car park?
The Car Park that was formally next to the LC is now the site of the Swansea Arena development, the closest car park to the LC is the St Davids multi-storey car park opposite the LC.
How do I cancel my freedom leisure membership?
7.1 Subject to the provisions in the Membership Agreement, you may cancel your Direct Debit membership at any time by writing to the Freedom Leisure Centre Manager at your home site (the site at which the membership was taken out) and giving a minimum of 31 days notice prior to your next Direct Debit payment.
What time does lc2 gym open?
We have great value memberships which offer not only unlimited use of our gym and fitness classes but other members benefits.
Opening times.
| Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 10.00pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday (and Bank holidays) | 7.00am – 8.30pm |
How many Muslims are in Swansea?
The largest minority religion in Swansea is Muslim (5,415, or 2.3% of all people).
What is the oldest pub in Swansea?
the No Sign Bar
Established in 1690, the No Sign Bar is widely regarded as Swansea’s oldest pub. The wine cellars date back to the 1400’s and in 1930 were featured as the Wine Vaults in Dylan Thomas’s short story “The Followers”.