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Search the Public Notice PortalThe demolition of Swindon's former bus station has officially begun, as rubble fills the once bustling site.
Contractors from Cognition Land and Water got to work on their latest Manchester Road project on Monday, January 5, which will see the Swindon Bus Station brought to the ground.
It comes as the bus station was declared an "awful facility" by the leader of Swindon Borough Council.
It was replaced by the new £22 million Fleming Way bus interchange on August 31, 2025, which has dedicated stops for 30 local services as well as nationwide buses.
Despite sub-zero temperatures on the scheduled first day of demolition, Monday, January 5, 2026, contractors told the Swindon Advertiser that the project would be going ahead as expected.
By 9am on Monday morning, rubble already surrounded the old bus station, which has been fenced off for safety.
Signs warn of "danger" and "demolition in progress", and trespassers have been warned to keep out or risk being prosecuted.
Despite demolition having begun, a spokesperson for Swindon Borough Council has confirmed to the Adver that the main building won't be demolished until late January.
One worker at the site told an Adver reporter that they would be there for seven weeks, although this has yet to be confirmed by Cognition Land and Water or Swindon Borough Council.
The move has been described as a long-awaited step forward in shaping the future of the area.
Jim Robbins, leader of Swindon Borough Council, said: "I'm so happy I was able to play a small part in getting rid of this awful facility, which did not create a good first impression of Swindon.
"I'm sure we can all agree that Fleming Way is a much more pleasant environment for catching the bus.
"It's important that the new and improved bus interchange provides a springboard for the wider regeneration of the town centre and this is already bearing fruit with the millions of pounds that have been invested in the old Tri-Centre building and landlords elsewhere in the town centre bringing forward plans to transform their buildings."
Once demolished, materials from the former bus station such as asbestos, brick, kerbs, and concrete will be processed for reuse wherever possible.
Steel and other non-reusable materials will be sent for recycling.
The cleared site will make way for new public spaces as part of the wider regeneration of the Kimmerfields area of the town.
Plans include a large public square designed to improve connectivity between the railway station and central Swindon through upgraded footpaths and planting.
To the north of the square, there will be a new regional entertainment venue with work ongoing to explore funding options and the best way of making it a success over the long-term.
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Councillor Robbins added: "Our job now is to carry on bringing our Heart of Swindon vision to life by using the land we do own to make the town centre a place we can all be proud of.
"Once the bus station is gone, that makes land available for a new town centre entertainment venue to replace the ageing Wyvern.
"Meanwhile, we hope to attract a development partner to finally breathe new life into the derelict Kimmerfields site.
"I'm pleased we will be entering 2026 with plenty of optimism for the year ahead."
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