This page shows the progress being made to install public-use Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in Rhondda Cynon Taf
An important part of the Council’s climate change commitment is promoting the use of electric vehicles and providing EV charging facilities for residents unable to charge at home. The Council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy covers the period 2021 to 2030, and is available to view online.
Electric vehicles significantly reduce the exhaust emissions that are produced in comparison to petrol and diesel vehicles, resulting in improved air quality.
Phase 1 – new EV charging points at 31 Council car parks
Funding has been secured, working closely with the Cardiff Capital Region. There will be more than 70 installations across 31 sites and they will be mix of 7kw and 22kw fast charging points, with many sites having multiple chargers.
They will be installed and maintained by contractor Connected Kerb. The contractor has provided a Frequently Asked Questions page about their EV charging points – ranging from how to charge a vehicle, to the length of time it takes and the price of use. The FAQs can be accessed here.
The table below will be regularly updated, as work progresses at different locations:
| Confirmed site | Number of chargers at each site | Status |
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Llantrisant Leisure Centre
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2 x 22kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Gilfach Goch Recreation Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Tonyrefail Leisure Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Talbot Green Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Porth Park & Ride Phase 1
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2 x 7kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Porth Park & Ride Phase 2
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2 x 7kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Porth Plaza Car Park
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Tonypandy Upper Car Park
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Aberdare Railway Station Park and Ride
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2 x 7kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rock Grounds, Aberdare
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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High Street Car Park, Aberdare
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Crown Buildings, Aberdare
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Awaiting Connection
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Abercynon Railway Station Park and Ride
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2 x 7kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Henry Street, Mountain Ash
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use |
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Nant Row, Aberdare
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Penderyn Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Awaiting Connection
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Sardis Road, Pontypridd
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1 x 7kW, 1 x 22kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Hawthorn Leisure Centre
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2 x 22kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Ynys Car Park, Aberdare
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2 x 22kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Llanharan Railway Station Park and Ride
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2 x 7kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
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2 x 22kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Barry Sidings Country Park
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rhondda Sports Centre, Ystrad
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2 x 22kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Lime Street, Ferndale
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1 x 7kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Glyncoch Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Heol yr Osaf, Pontyclun
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2 x 7kW (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dyfodwg Street, Treorchy
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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De Winton St, Tonypandy
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning |
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Phase 2 – funding secured for 26 further locations
Funding has been secured from the UK Government, via the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), for EV charging points at further locations – including public, community centre and leisure/education site car parks. This will be complemented by funding from Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region.
The Phase 2 sites have now been confirmed, and we will continue to update the status of each installation on the below table:
| Confirmed site | Number of chargers at each site | Status |
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Gadlys Pit Car Park, Aberdare
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Maerdy Swimming Pool
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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High Street Car Park, Hirwaun
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dunraven Street Car Park, Treherbert
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Porth Park and Ride Phase 1b
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Cwmbach Railway Station
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Brynna Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Llanharry Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Beddau Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Tonteg Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rhydyfelin Community Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Waun-wen Community Recreation Centre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Margaret Street Car Park, Abercynon
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Lewis Street Car Park, Aberaman
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Tynant Road Car Park, Beddau
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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The Strand Car Park, Ferndale
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Gwaunruppera Road Car Park, Llantrisant
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Old Cardiff Road Car Park, Mountain Ash
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dinas Road Car Park, Dinas
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Park Street Car Park, Treforest
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Awaiting connection
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Ystrad Park and Ride
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Albion Street Car Park, Ton Pentre
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Trealaw Road Car Park
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Car park next to Bryncynon Community Centre, Ynysboeth
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Baglan Street Car Park, Ynyswen
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Brook Street Car Park, Williamstown
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1 x 22kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Other Installations
With support from external funding such as the Welsh Government’s Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Transformation Fund and the Sports for All Grant, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has installed public charging infrastructure across key locations in Rhondda Cynon Taf, supporting Welsh Government’s strategic vision for Electric Vehicle Charging in Wales.
The Council remains committed to expanding access to off-street EV charging to encourage the transition to electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions. Additional projects are planned to meet growing demand and support the local community’s move toward greener transport options.
| Confirmed Site | Number of chargers at each site | Status |
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Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls
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1 x 7kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dare Community Sports Hall
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1 x 22kW (2 bays) |
Installed and ready for public use |
| Robertstown Business Park Unit 10 |
1 x 7kW (2 bays) |
Installed and ready for public use
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Robertstown Business Park Unit 13
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1 x 7kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Robertstown Business Park Unit 18
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1 x 7kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Robertstown Business Park Unit 2
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1 x 7kW (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use |
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Robertstown Business Park Unit 7
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1 x 7kW (2 bays) |
Installed and ready for public use |
| Aberdare Cemetery |
1 x 7kW (1 bay) |
Installed and ready for public use
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Bronwydd Pool
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1 x 22kW (1 bay)
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Installed and ready for public use |
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Llwydcoed Crematorium
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1 x 7kW (1 bay)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rhondda Fach Sports Centre
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1 x 7kW (1 bay)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Trealaw Cemetery
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1 x 22kW (1 bay)
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Installed and ready for public use |
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Treorchy Cemetery
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1 x 22kw (1 bay)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Get in touch by emailing: EVCharging@rctcbc.gov.uk