Locals in line for low-cost passes to Skyline Swansea

Global leisure and tourism company, Skyline Enterprises, says local residents will be offered an annual pass for just £40 for adults, with seniors and children priced at just £20 (children under five will be free).

A family of four (two adults and two children) will cost £100.

The pass will entitle residents to a year of unlimited rides on the proposed gondola (cable car) and access to Skyline’s proposed facilities at the top of the hill. There will also be exclusive pass-holder discounts for Skyline activities, experiences and retail throughout the year, as well exclusive discounts for friends and family.

Skyline Enterprises Chief Executive Officer Geoff McDonald said the proposed attraction is very much for local people as well as providing a world class destination for visitors from the rest of the UK and beyond: “It’s very important to us that Skyline Swansea is a well-loved asset, not just as a tourist attraction but as an all-weather facility for the local community to use. So, we’re delighted to be able to announce a heavily discounted resident’s pass so local people can use Skyline Swansea as often as they like and really see it as their own.

“Our intention is to open up Kilvey Hill for all ages and abilities to enjoy with our wheelchair and pram friendly gondolas. We want everyone to experience the fantastic benefits of Kilvey Hill and Skyline Swansea and we believe the resident’s pass allows that by offering such fantastic value for money.”

Skyline is holding a series of public consultation events this week, with detailed plans available for discussion and feedback as the company says it wants to work closely with the local community to shape the destination for the benefit of all.

The drop-in sessions will take place on:

• Wednesday 8^th March 3pm – 7pm at The Village Hotel, SA1 8QY
• Thursday 9^th March 3pm – 7pm at Landore Social Club, SA1 2LE
• Friday 10^th March 10am – 2pm at Bonymaen Community Centre, SA1 7AW

The proposals for Skyline Swansea include a cable car running from Landore Park & Ride to the top of Kilvey Hill – something the company are keen to stress will not pass over any homes.

Food and beverage outlets with viewing platforms across Swansea Bay are planned, along with a non-motorised gravity-fuelled downhill karting ride, known as the Luge, which is suitable for all ages.

Also planned is a new technology similar to ziplines, which is suitable for all ages, and an exhilarating Sky Swing, giving an adrenaline rush and breathtaking views across the city and Swansea Bay.

Existing pathways and biking trails will be retained and new ones created the company has said, with new picnic areas introduced

Skyline also say that tree planting and environmental improvements will be carried out on the hill with sustainability and biodiversity at the heart of the development

It adds that free and unhindered public access to the entire hill will be retained and improved with no obligation to use Skyline Swansea facilities

Skyline Enterprises General Manager for International Developments, Danny Luke, said: “We have been delivering top-class developments similar to this one for the past 50 years and we know how important it is to embrace the uniqueness of the sites we choose and to harness the support and the genuine buy-in of the local people.

“We know the people of Swansea have always valued Kilvey Hill as an important part of the natural fabric of their city. We want that to continue by ensuring local people become an integral part of its next very exciting chapter, too.”

Final plans for Skyline Swansea are likely to be submitted for planning approval in the summer. If approved, preliminary works are anticipated to begin on site towards the end of this year with completion due in 2025.

(Lead image: Skyline)