It will also house major crime teams, training functions, support services, senior management and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The 5,178 square metre building will cover half the footprint of the force s existing base in Croesyceiliog, which is almost 50 years old.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Jeff Cuthbert and Chief Constable of Gwent Police Pam Kelly visited the new police headquarters in Cwmbran. Picture: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent It is estimated the new base will cost about £1.1 million a year less to run than the existing building. Mr Cuthbert said: “Despite the challenge brought by the pandemic which has affected supply chains and the way we work, I’m extremely pleased that we remain on target to take ownership of our new site in the autumn.
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