The removal follows repair works on the Princess Way building at the former David Evans site that accommodates businesses including Zara, Slater Menswear and Coffee #1.
Representatives acting on behalf of the building’s owners – Quantum Swansea LLP – say scaffolding will first be removed from the Castle Square side of the building. They say they expect that removal work to last about four days.
They also anticipate all scaffolding at the building being removed by the end of August.
A spokesperson for the building’s owners said: “After discussions with our main contractors for the work that’s been needed, the scaffolding on the Castle Square side of the building will be completely removed in the coming days.
“Tenants at the building have been informed, and we’d like to thank them for their continuous patience.
“We also expect all scaffolding at the building to be removed by the end of this summer and we’ll continue to keep the building’s tenants updated.”
A spokesperson for Swansea Council said: “We very much welcome this news because the scaffolding removal will be a boost for the businesses located at the building, while also improving the appearance of the city centre.
“We don’t own this building, but we have been in regular discussions with the building’s owners about the scaffolding and are pleased the removal work will now be starting.”
(Lead image: Alan Corbett)
Incredible that a new building needed the work and then how many years it took to complete – Council should have served completion order on them.