The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase
and upgrade an industrial unit at the Heads of the Valleys, in a
bid to attract high-quality manufacturing businesses and create
new jobs in one of Wales' most deprived areas.
Having recently completed the purchase of Unit 1 on Hirwaun
Industrial Estate, a comprehensive refurbishment will now take
place to bring a high-quality manufacturing facility to the
market.
The project will meet the needs of a range of potential
commercial occupiers, and deliver an economic boost to the Heads
of the Valleys, alongside highly-skilled, well-paid jobs.
The area has strong transport connections following the recent
£2billion upgrade to the A465, with direct road links to Cardiff,
Swansea and the Midlands.
Investment in the 97,300 sq. ft Hirwaun unit, which comes with
six acres of development land, will provide the modern industrial
premises needed to attract inward investment to the area, and for
local firms to grow and expand.
It builds on recent developments by the Welsh Government in the
South Wales Valleys through its Tech Valleys programme, which
aims to deliver high-tech jobs and investment to the region.
These include the construction of RYB1 at Rhyd y Blew – a 52,000
sq. ft building let to Halton Wales in December 2024 – and the
refurbishment of Tech Valleys House – a 175,000 sq. ft facility
currently under offer.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, , said:
"Growing the economy is a priority for this Welsh Government.
Well-connected, high-quality business spaces are crucial for
expansion and job creation, and this investment will help ensure
the Heads of the Valleys has the modern premises needed to
attract skilled manufacturing businesses and deliver good jobs
for local people."
