A brand-new dining hall and all-weather sports pitch are being built at Townhill Community Primary School, with leaders hailing the project as a “game-changer” for pupils and families.
The investment — backed largely by the Welsh Government — aims to make sure every child can benefit from free school meals without squeezing into cramped facilities.
Right now, all pupils are entitled to a free lunch — but the school’s current kitchen and canteen simply can’t keep up.
Council leader Rob Stewart said:
“This is making a real and important difference to families throughout Swansea.”
And it’s not just about food.
The new hall will double up as a performance and community space — giving parents more room to watch school concerts and opening the doors for wider local use.
Meanwhile, a brand-new multi-use games area will give pupils — and the wider community — a place to stay active all year round.
Education boss Robert Smith said:
“This will be an exciting addition… boosting health and wellbeing during the day and beyond.”
Contractors Andrew Scott Ltd are leading the build, which is expected to take around a year.
School leaders say the investment is about more than bricks and mortar.
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Headteacher Peter Owen said:
“We are delighted the school and community are going to have such a superb resource.”
And governors say it marks a step towards becoming a true “community school” — with facilities used long after the final bell rings.
