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GOWERTON: Sterry Road closure could be eased after structural report — but schools return to disruption next week
In a video update posted to social media on Saturday morning, the ward councillor said he had been liaising directly with a specialist building control manager at Swansea Council, and that a team had been commissioned to assess what remains of the Victorian building. He said the road could reopen fully or partially depending on what the report finds, and promised to update the community as soon as the findings were known.
The building was gutted by fire on Easter Monday afternoon, when crews from six fire stations — Gorseinon, Swansea Central, Morriston, Tumble, Llanelli and Swansea West — attended the blaze at the derelict three-storey structure at 1.13pm. The building’s roof collapsed during the fire, and the scale of the response required a full multi-agency attendance including structural engineers, the local highways department, National Grid, the gas board and South Wales Police alongside fire crews.
Cllr Jenkins also flagged growing concern about the impact on traffic when schools return after the Easter holidays next week. Sterry Road is one of Gowerton’s busiest streets — a main shopping artery for the village, home to local businesses including the Gowerton Fish and Chips shop immediately next door to the damaged building, and a key bus route connecting Swansea to Waunarlwydd, Gowerton and Gorseinon. Its continued closure has caused significant disruption to residents, businesses and commuters throughout the week, and the councillor warned that congestion was likely to worsen once the school run resumes.
The councillor thanked the fire brigade and police for securing the area and making it safe in the aftermath of the blaze. He also raised the possibility that the fire may have been started deliberately, saying that if that proved to be the case, those responsible had put the lives of firefighters, officers and the public at risk.
The former London and North Western Railway Club on Sterry Road, still bearing the LNW signage on its fire-ravaged facade. Image credit: Richard BondSouth Wales Police confirmed earlier this week that a formal fire investigation was not required. Sterry Road was closed while structural engineers assessed the building for collapse risk, with police warning at that stage that there was no timescale for reopening while the danger remained.
National Grid engineers were also called to the scene to deal with overhead power lines affected by the blaze. A spokesperson confirmed that as a precaution the electricity supply was disconnected and removed, and protective works were carried out to enable scaffolding to be erected safely. “All work has been focused on safety and all of our equipment has now been made safe,” the spokesperson said, adding that there was no wider impact on local electricity supplies.
Scaffolding has been erected across the front of the gutted structure as contractors assess what remains. Local residents say the section of road alongside the chippy side of the street remains inaccessible, though pedestrians have been able to use the opposite pavement near Top Fade barbers and Gowerton station during the closure.
The building has a troubled history well before Easter Monday’s blaze. It was previously damaged by fire in October 2020, with a new roof fitted in 2021 — the same roof destroyed in Monday’s fire. When the property was listed for sale in 2023 at £230,000, the seller declared that fire damage from the 2020 incident remained unresolved. The building was most recently in use as the home of the Community Cwtch charity shop, whose signage remains visible on the ground floor of the fire-damaged structure.
The former London and North Western Railway Club has been a landmark on Sterry Road for well over a century. Its derelict state and troubled recent history had already made it a concern in the community before Monday’s fire reduced it to a shell, with the loss of its roof — fitted just four years ago — leaving the Victorian walls exposed to the elements.
Cllr Jenkins said he would continue to liaise with the council’s building control team and would share the findings of the structural report with residents as soon as they were available. In the meantime, drivers are advised to avoid Sterry Road and use alternative routes.
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Our original report on the Easter Monday fire. -
GOWERTON: National Grid called in as work to make fire-damaged building safe continues on Sterry Road
New images taken at the scene on Wednesday morning show the full extent of the damage to the Victorian building, which lost its roof in Monday’s fire. Scaffolding has been erected across the front of the structure as contractors assess what remains. National Grid vehicles and a cherry picker were photographed on site as engineers worked on overhead power lines in the immediate area.
South Wales Police remain at the scene. Warning signs and barrier tape are in place across Sterry Road, which continues to be closed to traffic. Local residents say the section of road alongside the chippy side of the street remains inaccessible, though pedestrians can use the opposite pavement near Top Fade barbers and Gowerton station.
The full extent of the fire damage is visible from the side of the building, which neighbours Gowerton Fish and Chips on Sterry Road. Image credit: Social mediaNational Grid engineers work on overhead power lines near the fire-damaged building, with Gowerton Fish and Chips visible next door. Image credit: Social mediaA South Wales Police car and National Grid vehicles on Sterry Road, with a cherry picker working on overhead power lines near the fire-damaged building. Image credit: Social mediaContractors survey the fire-damaged building from outside the security barrier on Sterry Road. Image credit: Social mediaA National Grid vehicle on Sterry Road as engineers attend the scene to deal with power infrastructure affected by the fire. Image credit: Social mediaThe fire-damaged former London and North Western Railway Club on Sterry Road in Gowerton, with scaffolding erected and contractors on site. Image credit: Social mediaThe fire broke out at 1.13pm on Easter Monday, with six fire stations responding to the blaze at the derelict three-storey building. Crews from Gorseinon, Swansea Central, Morriston, Tumble, Llanelli and Swansea West attended, deploying a turntable ladder as a water tower. The building’s roof collapsed during the fire.
Fire crews left the scene at 6.20pm on Monday. A reinspection at 11pm extinguished remaining hotspots, with scene management then handed to South Wales Police for overnight monitoring. A further reinspection was carried out at 8am on Tuesday morning.
South Wales Police confirmed on Tuesday that a formal fire investigation was not required. The road was closed while structural engineers assessed the building for collapse risk, with police warning at that stage there was no timescale for reopening.
The building has a troubled history. It was previously damaged by fire in October 2020, with a new roof fitted in 2021 — the same roof destroyed in Monday’s blaze. When the property was listed for sale in 2023 at £230,000, the seller declared that fire damage from the 2020 incident remained.
The building was most recently in use as the home of the Community Cwtch charity shop, whose signage remains visible on the ground floor of the fire-damaged structure.
Sterry Road is one of Gowerton’s main commercial arteries and its continued closure is causing significant disruption to the village. The Gowerton Fish and Chips shop, located immediately adjacent to the damaged building, is among the businesses affected.
A National Grid spokesperson said: “Following the fire at a property in Gowerton, and at the request of the emergency services, our engineers attended the site to make the electricity supply safe. As a precaution, the supply was disconnected and removed, and protective works were carried out to enable scaffolding to be erected safely.
“All work has been focused on safety and all of our equipment has now been made safe. There is no wider impact on local electricity supplies.”
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Our original report on the Easter Monday fire, including eyewitness accounts and the history of the building. -
GOWERTON: Road remains closed and building assessed for collapse risk after Easter Monday fire
Sterry Road in Gowerton remains closed this morning as structural engineers assess the safety of the building gutted by fire on Easter Monday, with police warning there is no timescale for reopening while the risk of collapse remains.
A major fire broke out at the former London and North Western Railway Club on Sterry Road on Monday afternoon, with six fire stations responding and the road closed in both directions. The building’s roof collapsed as a result of the blaze.
A South Wales Police spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday morning that the road closure was still in place and that the building was being assessed for structural safety. The road was “likely to be closed until the building can be made safe,” the spokesperson said, adding that there was no timescale for reopening at that stage.
Fire at the former LMS Club on Sterry Road in Gowerton
(Image: Carl Jones)Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has now released full details of Monday’s response, which saw crews from six fire stations attend the blaze. Appliances from Gorseinon, Swansea Central, Morriston, Tumble, Llanelli and Swansea West were all called to the incident at 1.13pm.
Crews faced a fire in a derelict three-storey building measuring approximately 25 metres by 14 metres. A turntable ladder was deployed as a water tower, supported by a bowser, two smooth boards, a 45mm hose, four breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets and two safety officers.
The scale of the incident required a full multi-agency response, with structural engineers, the Local Highways Department, South Wales Police, National Grid, the Gas Board and Local Authorities all attending the scene alongside fire crews.
Fire and Rescue crews left the scene at 6.20pm. A reinspection was carried out at 11pm, with remaining hotspots extinguished using a main jet and hose reel jet before officers handed over scene management to South Wales Police for overnight monitoring. A further reinspection by Fire and Rescue crews was completed at 8am on Tuesday morning.
South Wales Police have confirmed that a formal fire investigation is not required. The road remained closed overnight due to the ongoing risk of building collapse.
The building has a troubled history. It was previously damaged by fire in October 2020, with a new roof fitted in 2021 — the same roof now lost in Monday’s blaze. When the property was listed for sale in 2023 at £230,000, the seller declared that fire damage from the 2020 incident remained.
Sterry Road is one of Gowerton’s main commercial arteries and its continued closure is causing disruption to the village. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes until further notice.
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The village came together to honour the memory of those lost in one of the area’s worst industrial tragedies.