Capital Investment in South Wales Central

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 20 June 2018.

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Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP 1:30, 20 June 2018

Thanks for the answer. The Minister will be aware of the project to reopen the Rhondda tunnel as a footpath and cycle path. Following a recent report by Balfour Beatty, there has been an assessment that 95 per cent of the tunnel is in a very good condition. Now, the Highways Agency is responsible for the safety of the tunnel but isn't allowed to reopen the tunnel. Would the Welsh Government now consider taking over ownership of the tunnel from the Highways Agency in order to progress the scheme?