1. STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREAS
DEREK JAMES
Head of Regeneration And Prosperity

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Any Questions

10. Thank you