Plans Progress for New 900-Space Car Park in Cardiff Bay

Plans progress for new 900-space car park in Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Council has appointed GOLDBECK Construction to build a six-storey car park with around 900 spaces at the Red Dragon Centre, as part of the Atlantic Wharf regeneration in Cardiff Bay.

New 900-Space Car Park to Support Major Cardiff Bay Regeneration

Plans to transform Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff Bay are moving forward with the development of a new 900-space multi-storey car park, designed to support future investment, improved accessibility and increased visitor numbers across the regeneration area. Cardiff Council is progressing the six-level development at the Red Dragon Centre on Hemingway Road, with construction scheduled for completion in 2027. The new facility forms an important part of the wider Atlantic Wharf masterplan, which aims to reshape a significant area of Cardiff Bay and create new opportunities for leisure, commercial activity and urban development. Positioned at a key gateway to the regeneration area, the car park will provide additional parking capacity to accommodate future growth, while supporting access to existing attractions and businesses. Its location close to Cardiff Bay's waterfront and major transport routes is considered strategically important to the long-term development of Atlantic Wharf. The project will also incorporate a range of sustainable technologies, reflecting changing requirements for urban infrastructure and the transition towards lower-emission transport. Working alongside engineering consultancy Arup, the development team has designed an energy strategy that includes significant electric vehicle charging provision, photovoltaic panels and integrated battery storage systems. These features are intended to improve the facility's operational efficiency while providing infrastructure to accommodate the growing use of electric vehicles. Architecturally, the six-storey building will feature a distinctive naturally anodised twisted fin façade, designed to give the development a contemporary appearance that complements the surrounding regeneration area. The scheme will also include two external vehicle ramps, a full deck parking configuration and associated landscaping works. Cardiff Council has appointed GOLDBECK Construction to deliver the project under a design and build contract, with Arup and Rio Architects forming part of the external design team. The investment represents another step in delivering the infrastructure needed to support the wider regeneration of Atlantic Wharf. As plans for the area progress, the new parking facility is expected to play an important role in accommodating increased activity and improving access to one of Cardiff's principal waterfront destinations. The development also reflects a wider shift in the design of urban parking facilities, with greater emphasis on integrating renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure and long-term adaptability into major regeneration projects.

Major 900-space car park approved for Cardiff Bay regeneration scheme

Cardiff Council has appointed GOLDBECK Construction to deliver a major new multi-storey car park as part of the ongoing regeneration of Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff Bay.