During the early 00’s the Eastern end of Aberavon Beach saw a small housing development appear. Westbury built two estates linked in two phases. The first being Mariners Point with just under 100 homes. The second phase saw the creation of Mariners Quay.
Article from 3 Feb 2000 Port Talbot Guardian (Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, Wales)
In 2023 Persimmon homes started its development of Awel Afan on the site of the former Afan Lido and the old fairground.
