About
The conference aims to address current issues in the restoration and regeneration of brownfield sites. It will focus not only on the technical aspects of land restoration but also on regeneration including planning and community involvement in the successful environmental, economic and social recovery of such sites.
As with other BLRS conferences we aim to pre-publish a proceedings volume, so that conference organisation is to a strict set of deadlines. For more information on important dates for conference organisation please see the Diary page.
As with other BLRS conferences we aim to pre-publish a proceedings volume, so that conference organisation is to a strict set of deadlines. For more information on important dates for conference organisation please see the Diary page.
The conference flyer can be downloaded here [0.5Mb].
LOCATION
The University occupies a prominent location close to the confluence of the Rhondda and Taff valleys at Pontypridd. The Rhondda Valley has been synonymous with the coal industry over the past 2 centuries and retains a strong link through the Rhondda Heritage Park museum, developed in the 1990’s at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery. South Wales was also at the heart of the industrial revolution and the area has many heritage features associated with the iron industry and an extensive network of ports on the Severn Estuary.
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, lies some 15 kilometres south of the University. The city has seen substantial investment over the past 20 years to create a vibrant community, with the Cardiff Bay Barrage providing a major benefit for development of the extensive waterfront of the Taff and Ely rivers. It is one of Europe’s youngest capital cities and has much to offer visitors.
Land reclamation activity over the past 40 years has delivered a major transformation across Wales, with the coalfield of the South Wales region being a principal focus. The outcomes have been beneficial to communities, to the environment and to the development market, with many sites being developed for housing, employment, schools, hospitals and new highways. Regeneration activity continues with a focus on seven designated Strategic Regeneration Areas across Wales.
Cardiff, the capital of Wales, lies some 15 kilometres south of the University. The city has seen substantial investment over the past 20 years to create a vibrant community, with the Cardiff Bay Barrage providing a major benefit for development of the extensive waterfront of the Taff and Ely rivers. It is one of Europe’s youngest capital cities and has much to offer visitors.
Land reclamation activity over the past 40 years has delivered a major transformation across Wales, with the coalfield of the South Wales region being a principal focus. The outcomes have been beneficial to communities, to the environment and to the development market, with many sites being developed for housing, employment, schools, hospitals and new highways. Regeneration activity continues with a focus on seven designated Strategic Regeneration Areas across Wales.
TECHNICAL TOURS
Half day tours will be arranged for delegates covering a range of restoration and regeneration sites:
• Bargoes Regeneration
• Coed Darcy - Oil Refinery
• Ebbe Vale and Hoelgerrig - Steelworks and Brickworks
• Blaenaran
• Brecon Beacons - soil and ecological restoration post pipeline
More details available here .
TRADE EXHIBITION
There will be full facilities for trade exhibitors in the conference centre.
SOCIAL EVENTS
There will be a full social programme including a reception and conference dinner.
• Early Bird Buffet and Networking
• Civil Reception at Rhondda Heritage Park
• Conference Dinner at Cardiff Millenium Stadium
More details available here .
• Early Bird Buffet and Networking
• Civil Reception at Rhondda Heritage Park
• Conference Dinner at Cardiff Millenium Stadium
More details available here .
Conference Sponsors
