In this issue
Keep learning, keep improving
Future Generations update
What’s in the pipeline?
Digital maturity survey
Cynnal Cymru update
Transport for a better Wales
Fancy lunch with Ken Skates?


Fancy lunch with Ken Skates?

On 27th November, RICS in Wales are holding an event with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure Ken Skates AM on infrastructure priorities for Wales.

The investment opportunities for Wales are immense, with projects such as Horizon Nuclear Power in North Wales, RICS welcome the Welsh Government’s commitment to focus investment on infrastructure and further welcomes the move to have a Department with a Cabinet Secretary responsible for Infrastructure specifically. 

RICS have organised this event to understand the Welsh Government’s priorities for the future. The Cabinet Secretary will cover topics on the importance of infrastructure to the Welsh economy, making the most of project opportunities and outlining the role of infrastructure in supporting regional economic growth.

RICS ‘Building 4 the Future’ manifesto in Wales calls on the Welsh Government to deliver infrastructure for the long term. highlighted a number projects they would like to see given priority, namely:

  • The electrification of the main line from London to Swansea and the North Wales train network
  • Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
  • The M4 Relief Road
  • Upgrading the A55

RICS welcome the commitment from the Cabinet Secretary to focus on these projects, particularly that lie within his devolved remit and welcome his commitment to ensure Wales remains economically resilient and competitive for the future.

To register click: here

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Return to cover page >>