Final chance for residents to have their say on new transport interchange proposals

It is the final chance for residents to have their say on proposals for Caerphilly town’s new transport interchange.

The plans, which are part of the council’s Caerphilly 2035 masterplan, have entered the third and final phase of pubic consultation.

The new interchange would be built on the site of the current Caerphilly railway station and bus interchange.

The council is working with Transport for Wales and the Design Commission for Wales on the interchange scheme with the aim for it to be ready for use by the end of 2025.

The project, which could cost between £30m and £40m, could see the old ticket office above the railway station demolished and the road bridge replaced.

The old ticket office, which houses a number of businesses, is not listed by Cadw.

During the consultation, which opened on June 5 and closes on Friday June 16, a model of the proposed design will be on show at Caerphilly library.

The exhibition can also be found on the council’s website.

New images showing how the new development could look have also been released.

A press release issued by Caerphilly County Borough Council says the proposed interchange “will transform the way people travel to and from Caerphilly” and adds: “It will effortlessly connect people with trains, buses, taxis and active travel options.”

Council deputy leader Jamie Pritchard, who is also the cabinet member for prosperity, regeneration and climate change, said: “The Caerphilly Interchange will become a distinct feature of the town, enhancing the visitor appeal for future generations.

“This project serves as an addition to the broader Caerphilly 2035 placemaking plan, alongside other key initiatives such as the Ffos Caerffili market in the town centre.”