We're giving it back its greenery. Working for Swansea Council, we're turning the tired square into a welcoming garden with new planting, a water feature, two café pavilions and space for events. It's part of Swansea's wider £1bn city centre regeneration.

No. You won't lose public space, and there'll be more green space to use than before. Green cover grows from about a quarter of the square to more than 40%.Both pavilions face south, have outdoor seating and planted green roofs, so they add to the greenery rather than replace it.

City centres everywhere are changing, and it isn't only about shopping anymore. The pavilions give people another reason to visit, sit and relax in a quality space, and they support local food and drink businesses. Decisions about the units sit with Swansea Council.

Yes. There are no planned changes to access for drivers or other road users on those streets.

Most of the existing trees are staying, and we're planting more. Expect more shade, more colour and more wildlife than the square has had for years.

No. The design deliberately keeps clear views of Swansea Castle, so the square stays connected to its history.

Yes. We will keep footpaths and neighbouring businesses open and accessible throughout, and we have planned the work to keep disruption to a minimum.

It's been carefully removed and put into storage while a new home is found for it. Cwmdonkin Park, close to Dylan Thomas's childhood home, is among the locations being considered.

Yes, more than before. A large screen above a bandstand-style stage, plus plenty of flexible open space, means room for match days, performances and community events.

The transformed square is due to reopen in the second half of 2027. Dates can shift on a project like this, so we'll keep this page updated as the work progresses.

For the build, or our community and school work, email Knights Brown at castlesq@knightsbrown.co.uk. For questions about council decisions, email the council at castlesq@swansea.gov.uk.