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Work restarts on half-built Cardiff Bay tower

Aaron Morby 13 years ago

Bellway has restarted construction of a landmark tower next to Cardiff Bay that was stopped in its tracks during the depths of the credit crunch.

The unfinished concrete frame came to symbolise the fallen plans for the Penarth Marina area, which remain half completed.

Bellway’s decision to restart the 17-storey Prospect Place residential project now signifies growing confidence in the housing market.

The resumption of work comes as developer Greenbank Partnerships also plans a large neighbouring scheme, known as Cardiff Pointe which features 23 and 27-floor towers.

How the finished Prospect Place project will look.

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