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The "COPPEROPOLIS" heritage sites
A number of sites of industrial heritage interest have
been identified along the Tawe River Navigation by the Visit Wales "HERIAN"
programme.
The Community Boat will link these to tell the story of Swansea's
early industrial development. These heritage sites are of world-class
significance.
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The National Waterfront Museum and Swansea Museum Floating
Exhibits.
The new National Waterfront Museum will attract an estimated 250,000 visitors
each year. The thinking behind "HERIAN" is that visitors should be
encouraged to also visit the early industrial sites around Swansea.
The Community Boat is ideally placed to help visitors access
the historic Transport and Copper sites in the lower Swansea Valley.
Visitors will benefit from a broader understanding of their
heritage. Local communities will benefit from increased visitor spending
and, hopefully, extra jobs.
Swansea Docks
The Tawe River Navigation runs past the Ice Factory and "J
Shed" buildings associated with Swansea's maritime past. In contrast, the new
building - Technium - represents Swansea's future.
White Rock Copper Works
The view from Kilvey Hill of the copper works sites, with White
Rock in the foreground. This is a pleasant informal riverside park, with
early industrial features to explore.
The Quay at White Rock. Sea going ships would come up the
river navigation.
View from the riverside of White Rock site.
Hafod Copper Works
Approaching the Hafod works on the river.
Hafod engine houses - our industrial heritage at risk ?
The Vivian Engine Sheds once served the Hafod Copper Works.
Swansea Vale Railway
The preserved steam line is a short walk from the White Rock
Bridge.
Morfa Quay
Another quay for sea-going vessels - shipping products
from the Morfa Copper Works.
Morfa Bridge
This used to carry railway trucks of copper slag to waste
tips on the other side of the river. A section could be lifted to allow sailing ships
to pass upstream.
And back at Swansea Waterfront ....
The former South Dock, now the busy Swansea Marina.
The former Prince of Wales Dock, which is being transformed by
the exciting "SA1 SWANSEA WATERFRONT" development. Have a good look, it won't stay like
this for much longer. Historic waterside buildings have already
been refurbished and a considerable amount of new build is taking place.
There are plans for a direct waterlink to the Tawe River
Navigation, when funding is available. This will enable the Swansea Community
Boat to carry people from the SA1 Waterfront to the Liberty Stadium and other
points along the Riverside.
As you can see, the Swansea Community
Boat will provide access for visitors to a wide variety of sites that tell the
story of Swansea's industrial heritage.
Supported by Compact Funding
 City and County of
Swansea
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Nov 2007
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