Concepts for new multimillion pound transport interchange revealed

Potential ideas for a new multimillion pound transport interchange in Caerphilly town have been unveiled.

The new interchange would be built on the site of the current Caerphilly railway station and bus interchange, and is part of the council’s Caerphilly 2035 regeneration project.

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 could cost between £30m and £40m.

The idea is for this development to link with the £5m investment being made by Cadw into Caerphilly Castle to create a “world class heritage attraction” and turn Caerphilly town into a major destination for tourists.

The development 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.

In the plans, it states the road and building bridges are suffering from a “loss of structure due to corrosion” and says they will need to be strengthened or replaced.

The plans also state the old ticket office “does not meet the sustainability ambitions for a new interchange building”.

In a press release, Caerphilly County Borough Council said the proposed interchange will “transform the way people travel to and from Caerphilly,” and added: It will effortlessly connect people with trains, buses, taxis and active travel options.”

Councillor Sean Morgan, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: “The Caerphilly Interchange project is one of several exciting developments that formulates the Caerphilly 2035 masterplan – our blueprint to transforming Caerphilly town centre.”

Residents are being asked for their views on how the interchange development could look as part of a four-week consultation.

There will be a number of engagement sessions run by the council on:

• Wednesday, October 12 at the bus station: 3pm to 4.30pm.
• Friday, October 14 at Caerphilly Library: 9.30am to 11am.
• Wednesday, October 19 at Coffi Vista: 2pm to 3.30pm.

For further information and help contact 07933174352 or publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk
To view the proposals and complete feedback visit Obv.sr/Interchange