A private developer has come forward with plans for Swansea's historic Hafod Copperworks site
In May, Swansea Council said it was looking for declarations of interest for the riverside land and now the council has confirmed that it is working with a potential development partner on the project.
The name of the developer has not been released but the council said it wanted to see the site's listed buildings protected as well as new uses found for some of them. It also wants affordable housing on the site.
Council leader Chris Holley sais " What we're looking to do is create a waterfront area where people can visit and live, as well as work.
"It's encouraging that we've received interest in our vision from a potential development partner despite the gloomy economic climate, and we look forward to making more progress on this vision and a number of exciting ventures in this area."
The site covers more than 12 acres close to the River Tawe, the Liberty Stadium and the Parc Morfa Retail Park, and is home to a wealth of industrial history.
The area around the Hafod copperworks is one of Wales's most important areas of industrial heritage.
It is home to many listed and scheduled structures including the Vivian chimney and engine works, the canteen and laboratories of the Yorkshire Imperial Metalworks and Swansea Canal with its locks, docks, bridges and walls.
Gareth Sullivan, Swansea Council's cabinet member for economic and strategic development and planning said: "The aim here is to boost the economic vitality of this site and the waterfront while celebrating its heritage."
South Wales Evening Post 3rd September 2010
