CLEARANCE work ahead of the demolition of the former Sainsbury’s building in Newport city centre, part of a £60m redevelopment scheme, is taking place today.
The Bristol-based Fear Group bought the site about six years ago and obtained planning permission for a mixed use development including student accommodation, a hotel and residential properties.
The 2.67-hectare site on the banks of the River Usk has been vacant since Sainsbury’s moved to Crindau around five years ago.
The project has been delayed for a number of reasons, including a bat survey, issues with Natural Resources Wales, and vandalism at the site, including a fire, which almost caused the group to walk away from the project.
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