Ystradygynlais rail track testing complex at former mine delayed
The development has a potential to create hundreds of jobs and could revitalise the economy bringing in an estimated £300m into the area.But earlier this year, GCRE said "limited funds" had been set aside for the site's restoration.Diane Reynolds, Powys council's director of economic development and growth, said future proposals would include restoring a footpath that goes around the edge of the site, which could form part of a cycleway."I think they are looking at improving access as well," she added.Addressing concerns about skills deficit in the area for the new jobs, Ms Reynolds said the GCRE had "a huge programme to entice people into engineering"."They have been doing Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sessions with Year Six pupils going out to all of the local schools, providing training and getting young people interested in the types of skills that will be needed for the future running of such a site."
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