Swansea city centre is to undergo a £1bn re-development following the announcement of a strategy aimed at linking the city with its waterfront.

The development programme, announced today by the City and County of Swansea, the Welsh Assembly Government and the City Centre Partnership, is to begin with various schemes.

St David’s/Quadrant development – a retail scheme on 22 acres which includes the St David’s shopping centre, a Tesco supermarket and surrounding car parking space.

Paxton Street/County Hall development – a 7 acre site to include residential and office developments as well as pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Sail Bridge square - a 2.8 acre site that will include residential property and offices, a hotel, cafes and restaurants.

The development programme is expected to take 15 - 20 years. Donaldsons has been appointed as property and development consultants.