Swansea Market Water System

Swansea Council is behind the £90k project and it is hoped it will be complete by the end of March.

The scheme is aimed at improving water quality in the market and cutting down on maintenance costs.

It will also mean individual stalls will be billed for their water usage instead of the overall costs being divided among all traders.

Jon Llewellyn is the market team leader at the Swansea City Centre Partnership.
He says this change will lead to a fairer system.

Mr Llewellyn said: "All the traders have received a letter informing them that the works are taking place and one of our key requirements was that no disruption would be caused. The works will reduce maintenance costs and will consequently bring down the costs of water rates for our traders. The new system will also improve water quality and link billing to usage. It is hoped the works will last no longer than a month and that the new system will be in place by the time the early summer arrives."

Leigh Vaughan is the chairman of the Swansea Market Traders.
He said: "This is good news that will be welcomed by the traders at the market. It will lead to a fairer way for traders to pay for their water consumption and will allow plans for the refurbishment of the market to press ahead."

Cllr Chris Holley is the Swansea Council leader.
He said: "Swansea Market is an important and historic part of the city centre. Its reputation as one of the oldest and most bustling of its kind in the country speaks for itself and any works aimed at improving it should be commended. We are committed to providing the best possible facilities for traders and visitors and these works fit in well with our goals."