Major new car park unveiled in Cardiff Bay

It replaces what was a smaller car park at Mermaid Quay

A new park car at the waterfront Mermaid Quay scheme in Cardiff Bay has opened following a multi-million-pound investment by Schroders Capital.

The new facility which took over a year to deliver, provides 679 park spaces with provision for 70 bikes. It is double the capacity than Mermaid Quay’s former car park on the same site.

The new car park, with eight floors – two more than the previous structure – was built by Goldbeck Construction and features ticketless parking technology using automatic number plate recognition and cashless payment systems, helping to improve traffic flow.

A new public artwork, coordinated by Studio Response and created by artist Aidan Myers with support from Phil Cheater, has been installed adjacent to the car park. Inspired by botanical scenery.

Mermaid Quay, which attracts millions of visitors each year, provides 150,000 sq ft of waterfront development, that includes restaurants and retail outlets.

Centre manager Mark Lemon said: “We are delighted to see the new car park open and ready to welcome visitors ahead of what promises to be a very busy summer season in Cardiff Bay.

“Mermaid Quay attracts millions of visitors every year and this investment will make it easier than ever for people to visit and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

“What is particularly pleasing is that the development is about much more than parking. The landscaping, biodiversity enhancements and public artwork all help create a more attractive and welcoming environment for visitors and local residents alike, reflecting the ongoing investment being made in Cardiff Bay as a destination.”

With improved parking capacity and enhanced visitor facilities now in place, Mermaid Quay is well positioned to welcome even more visitors to Cardiff Bay this summer and beyond.”