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Roath Lock studios
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Porth Teigr, which is a joint venture between igloo (an Aviva Investors fund) and the Welsh Government is a 38-acre area development project in Cardiff Bay, which is currently being transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use and environmentally-sustainable neighbourhood.
BBC Cymru Wales’ purpose-built Roath Lock studios is the new home for flagship shows such as Doctor Who, Casualty, Upstairs Downstairs, and Pobol y Cwm.
Richard Jones, Aviva Investors’ Real Estate UK managing director and head of sustainability says: “As well as benefiting the environment, we believe sustainable projects add value for our investors as they are more attractive to both occupiers and future purchasers.”
Environmental sustainability measures introduced on site during the build included minimising site waste by developing a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) in line with WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme). This led to achievements such as 96% of waste being diverted from landfill, and a 123m x 7m ‘living wall’ being constructed entirely from recycled materials.
Welsh Business Minister Edwina Hart welcomed the news and described it as a significant achievement. She said: “Porth Teigr is the last remaining undeveloped waterfront site in Cardiff Bay and a strategically important site that is set to become a vibrant new commercial and residential community. It is therefore excellent news that the very first building on site has been given a BREEAM Outstanding rating.
“This sets the standard for the transformation of Porth Teigr from disused dockland into an environmentally sustainable development with tremendous potential to become a vibrant business and residential location.”
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