Anthony Lewis, local democracy reporterA former coke works in the south of Rhondda Cynon Taf could see £8m of funding go towards its redevelopment with the potential for more than 600 houses on the site. Current estimates suggest that the site could accommodate around 650 new homes plus associated infrastructure, open space and community uses. All were selected and were made eligible for funding with £8m allocated to the Cwm Coking Works, £2.04m to the former Aberdare Hospital site and £1.514m for Nant y Wenallt/Moss Place. RCT has been awarded £11.554 million from a maximum available fund of £35million which is just over 33% of the fund. The report said about the Cwm Coking Works proposal: “It is considered that there are significant benefits to be realised through the Council enabling this grant funding to be delivered.

Source: Daily Nation July 12, 2023 15:32 UTC