Workstreams
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Connected Places
Connecting key strategic sites and driving inward investment across the region's economic growth zones. Providing gigabit-capable connectivity to future-proof our region, aligned with the digital transformation agendas of our public sector partners. Dedicated fibre networks are providing the foundation for future collaboration between local government, health and education.
The social value element of the projects in this workstream are bringing additional benefits and investment to communities in each county, addressing digital inclusion and connecting more homes and businesses.
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Full Fibre to Public Sector Sites Connected PlacesOur full fibre infrastructure build is delivered via the Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA), working with BT to drive full fibre broadband to 69 public sector sites.
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Dark Fibre East Connected PlacesProviding dedicated fibre to 37 key strategic sites in Llanelli, Swansea and Neath. Connecting health, local authorities and education with effectively limitless, scalable, secure connectivity for at least the next 25 years.
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Dark Fibre Carmarthenshire Connected PlacesProviding dedicated fibre to 32 key strategic sites across Carmarthenshire. Connecting health, local authorities and education with effectively limitless, scalable, secure connectivity for at least the next 25 years.
Carmarthenshire
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Rural
The challenge of bridging the gap in connectivity is widely recognised, especially in rural areas where costs to build gigabit capable networks can be prohibitive.
The regional programme team and Local Authority Broadband Engagement Officers are monitoring progress of both commercial rollout and delivery of Project Gigabit through extensive data analysis, which is a critical part of the team's work and has informed where the programme needs to direct its capital funding to ensure we connect as many homes and businesses as possible.
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Better Broadband Infill Project RuralThis project will bring full fibre broadband to 1,533 premises across the Swansea Bay City Region that currently have poor broadband—improving connectivity in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot.
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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Schemes RuralOur Local Authority Digital Champions are supporting a number of communities, as they work with a supplier to bring better connectivity to their community using the UK Government's Gigabit Voucher Scheme to partially fund the network build.
Swansea Bay City Region
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Next Generation Wireless
Working collaboratively with industry and Welsh and UK Government, this workstream supports the rollout of 4G/5G across the region.
This workstream is also driving innovation across key sectors establishing centres of excellence in health and life sciences, creative industries and visitor economy, transport and logistics, agri-tech, energy, smart manufacturing and skills. Our 5G Innovation Fund provides capital funding to build the digital infrastructure needed for other City Deal Projects and Programmes to realise the benefits of 5G and advanced wireless networks. Enabling them to fully exploit the use of IoT and adopt emerging technology.
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Digital Innovation Network Next Generation Wireless240+ LoRaWAN gateways across the region which will enable the public sector and selected partners to trial the use of Internet of Things technology (IoT). This project was funded by the Welsh Government, WLGA and Digital Infrastructure Programme.
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5G Innovation Fund Next Generation WirelessGrant funding of up to £1.6 million to cover the capital costs associated with building 5G and advanced wireless networks. These networks will enable Swansea Bay City Deal projects and programmes and their partners to establish test beds which will deliver advanced solutions.
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4G/5G: Public sector assets Next Generation WirelessThe use of public sector assets and land is becoming increasingly important for the rollout of advanced wireless networks, including neutral host networks, particularly where extra capacity is required for services in high demand areas.
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Shared Rural Network Next Generation WirelessThe Shared Rural Network is bringing 4G mobile coverage to rural communities. A joint initiative by mobile network operators and UK Government, our Digital Infrastructure Relationship Managers have been working closely with all stakeholders.
Carmarthenshire Pembrokeshire
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Benefits realisation
Farrpoint Ltd. have been appointed to conduct an independent annual benefit impact assessment, mid-term and end of programme economic impact appraisal. From 2021 - 2023 the region has benefitted from £107.7m overall investment from the City Deal, the public and private sector to improve fixed and mobile connectivity.
The Mid-Term Economic Impact Appraisal shows that the overall programme is now expected to increase regional GVA to £341.7 million over 15 years, up from the previous estimate of £318.8 million. The analysis also highlights that the Digital Infrastructure Programme has the potential to generate over £104.2 million in additional socio-economic benefits for the region.
Reports