located in the area. In addition to the Quay Parade road bridge just to the north, there are two pedestrian bridges linking this area to the main Swansea docks area – the Sail bridge and the lock bridge. The Sail bridge as its name suggests is designed to look like a sail shape. The lock bridge is a steel structure built over the Tawe barrage. The western section of the lock bridge is a swing bridge over the lock located on the Tawe barrage. The water areas are not fully protected by railings. Local residents have often expressed concerns over the safety of the lack of railings and indeed, over the years, the marina has seen a number of people drowning after having fallen into the waters by accident. Amenities The headquarters of the local South Wales Evening Post newspaper is located here. Beside the Evening Post building is the Associated British Ports building, now used as a five-star hotel. Just west of the marina is a four star Marriott hotel. A waterside walkway to the north-east of the marina is home to a few cafes, pubs and arcades. On the far western end of the Maritime quarter is the Civic Centre which houses government offices of the City and County of Swansea council. Located in the area are: National Waterfront Museum Mission Gallery Dylan Thomas Centre Dylan Thomas Theatre Swansea Museum Swansea Leisure Centre Swansea observatory The Environment Centre The square surrounded by the National Waterfront Museum, the old Pump House and shopping area contains a statue of Dylan Thomas. Current developments There are currently proposals by OpCo to construct a 5-storey 164 bedroom hotel in the land adjacent to the Aurora tower. Plans There are plans to redevelop the area on the west bank of the River Tawe served by the Sailbridge in a development called Sailbridge Square. The development will include an open pedestrianised public square lined with small businesses and restaurants. Nearest places Swansea beach Swansea city centre Sandfields Swansea docks Gallery References External links National Waterfront Museum Mission Gallery Swansea Museum Classroom in Space An interactive, social networking and tourism web site based on the Gower Peninsula. Districts of Swansea Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in Wales Swansea Bay