STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREAS DEREK JAMES Head of Regeneration And Prosperity

WHAT ARE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREAS? Regionally important areas - greatest scope for strategic development Greatest impact on economy of RCT and wider Cardiff Capital Region Significant opportunities for growth and job creation Vital to work in public/private partnership for successful delivery Investment programme - short and long term opportunities

WHERE ARE THEY? Treforest - Edge of the City Heart of the Region Pontypridd Town - Pivotal in the Region Cynon Gateway - Energising the Region WHERE ARE THEY? A4119 Corridor - Regional Rhondda Gateway Llanilid on the M4 - Driving the Regional Economy.

TREFOREST STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREA Pivotal role within Cardiff City Region - Edge of the City, Heart of the Region

TREFOREST STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREA Identified as Strategic Hub - Valleys Taskforce Estate has major regional potential for investment and growth Critical benefit of presence of USW and Coleg y Cymoedd, Anchor companies Engaged and keen private sector Partnership working Treforest Business Growth

TREFOREST INVESTMENT PROGRAMME Dynamic Regional Hub 21st Century Premises Environment Treforest New Rail Stations and Park and Ride Station Improvements Local Development Order Treforest Growth

OUTCOMES Increased job creation Increased rates of business start ups and survival Increased productivity Increased skills levels Increased Work placement and apprenticeship opportunities Increased private sector investment OUTCOMES

WAY FORWARD Continued engagement with businesses on the Estate Working with Partners to deliver and develop investment programme Source funding and investment Ongoing consideration of opportunities

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