A long-idle plot of land in Merthyr Tydfil is set for transformation after securing more than £9 million in investment to create a 19-acre employment site.

The Welsh Government and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have signed an agreement to deliver key infrastructure at Goat Mill Road, paving the way for investment-ready development plots. The land has stood unused since remediation work was carried out in the 1990s.

The scheme includes over £4.5 million in Welsh Government funding and a further £5.1 million from the Cardiff Capital Region through its Northern Valleys Initiative. Construction is expected to support jobs both during the build phase and once businesses begin operating on the site.

Officials say the project will build on recent upgrades to the nearby A465 and align with wider economic ambitions under the Tech Valleys programme.

Rebecca Evans, the Welsh Government’s cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning, said high-quality business spaces were essential for growth. “This project will accelerate the delivery of investment-ready plots and create opportunities for people in surrounding communities,” she said.

Mike Brough, strategic director for regional growth at the Cardiff Capital Region, said the initiative reflects CCR’s commitment to supporting sustainable development. “We’re delighted to co-fund this project and look forward to driving economic growth and job creation in Merthyr Tydfil,” he said.

Council leader Brent Carter added that investor confidence in the town is rising. “Merthyr Tydfil is becoming a place where people want to invest,” he said, citing its central Valleys location and strong transport links. Photo by Robin Drayton, Wikimedia commons.