These are the pictures of what the new £1.3 million Riverside Venue in Newtown will look like.
It is expected that the new building on the site of the former Radio Hafren building will be completed by early 2022.
Pave Aways is the firm that has been awarded the contract to build the new two-storey low energy tourism venue which will include meeting rooms, a base for outdoor activities and a cafe.
It is all part of plans to boost Newtown as a tourist destination and enhance its green and blue spaces with opportunities to go kayaking on the River Severn, or cycle along the town's bike trails.
“This is an exciting development for Newtown that will be a great facility for local people as well as attracting tourists to the town and providing a boost to the local economy," Pave Aways’ Managing Director Steven Owen said.
“As a business with strong ties to mid Wales and a pedigree in delivering the highest standard of construction, we’re delighted to be working on this project."
The Riverside Venue is being delivered by community enterprise Open Newtown, in partnership with Powys County Council, Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council and National Lottery’s Community Fund in Wales.
Funding has been received through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Fund and the National Lottery’s Community Fund in Wales for the build.
Gary Mitchell, from Open Newtown said: “Open Newtown is delighted to see the commencement of construction work on the future Riverside Venue site. We’re very happy to have Pave Aways on board as the lead contractors.
"We are all looking forward to seeing the construction work progress and eagerly await the finished building. This will be a real asset for Newtown and the surrounding area, supporting tourism, social enterprises and health and wellbeing as well as being an exemplar for sustainable design and construction.”
Pave Aways, which is opening an office in Ladywell House in Newtown, will use its mid Wales-based team to manage and deliver the project utilising sub-contractors and suppliers from its supply chain within 20 miles of the town.
The firm also added that it is committed to offering education and training opportunities to young people and those out of work during the build.
A Meet the Buyer event will be held on February 26 for businesses interested in working on the project.
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