Creativesheffield - Development Projects
Sheffield offers excellent opportunities for growth. In addition to the strong pipeline of physical developments detailed in the ‘Development Plans` section of this listing, The Economic Masterplan is the primary strategy that underpins Sheffield`s aspirations "to have an economy that matches the best in Europe." Four ambitious targets have been identified:
- Creating an additional 30,000 jobs;
- Bringing an additional 16,000 local people into the workforce;
- Significantly increasing the proportion of companies in the city, in growing high value sectors;
- Up-skilling the workforce to match the types of jobs anticipated in the next decade.
The last ten years have seen sustained growth in jobs and incomes, the City Centre has been transformed, there is a more diverse and competitive local economy, the population is growing and there is a high level of interest and commitment from investors and developers. Creative Sheffield, the UK`s first City Development Company, is charged with delivering Sheffield's continuing economic transformation. Its core activities are:
- Investment - to attract quality inward investment into the city.
- Marketing - to achieve a positive shift in the perception of the city, by attracting and publicising a programme of high-profile events within the city, promoting the it to the outside world, and helping to stimulate the leisure economy
- Regeneration - to develop the city's physical infrastructure to internationally competitive standards, in line with the Sheffield City Centre Masterplan.
- Innovation - to create initiatives that will promote the growth of the city's scientific, creative and cultural knowledge base.
- Business Support Services - support businesses within the city and locating in the city, including access to property databases, HR support, and advice on financial support. Working with partner agencies to create a business-friendly environment.
To compliment the EMP, The City Centre Masterplan sets out a comprehensive strategy for further investment in high-quality physical development, public realm and infrastructure. It identifies the key projects which together will make Sheffield a more attractive, successful and competitive city centre.
To compliment the work of the city`s two universities and other education providers, Creative Sheffield have committed to delivering an enhanced Skills Agenda that will expand upon existing executive education provision, including focused management training in key sectors, (e.g. Advanced Manufacturing and Digital New Media), extended Internship Programmes, and a conscious shift towards increased employer engagement and a joined up approach to identifying and tackling skills gaps.
Sheffield is also continuing to develop an advanced innovation ecosystem, to support the growth of new technology companies. Activity is focussed on creating the right conditions and support systems to accelerate knowledge transfer and commercialisation across target and emerging sectors. Emphasis is on collaboration and partnering, particularly with universities, accelerators, business support agencies and networks.
See the full version of the The Economic Masterplan.
Planned Developments
Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC)
University/Science/ResearchA new industry-leading £25m Research Centre that will develop expertise and co-ordinate work on new materials and components, to boost the UK`s nuclear sector. It will bring together engineering teams from companies including Rolls-Royce, the UK aerospace company, and Areva, the French nuclear engineering group, as well as researchers from Sheffield University.
Due for completion in 2011.
Sheffield New Business District (North)
Major Commercial
Extension of prestige Grade A office accommodation offer within the city centre, comprising St Paul`s Place phase 3, Holly St, Fountain Precinct and additional sites fronting Pinstone St. Potential office accommodation of 500,000m2.
Sites available for development.
West Bar
Mixed Use Development
Complimentary office offer to New Business District at the Northern end of the city centre. Comprehensive redevelopment of mixed-use area to provide a quality office-led environment, which will also provide leisure and residential uses.
Site acquisition ongoing.
Lower River Don District
Mixed Use DevelopmentComprehensive redevelopment of brownfield land, totalling 25ha, to create a new vibrant mixed use community of up to 120,000m2 of offices, 1,300 new homes, local retail, leisure, community facilities and parkland.
Finningley and Rossington Regeneration Route Scheme (FARRRS)
Road InfrastructureThe FARRRS link road will be a vital road link, capable of delivering heavy industry and general passenger traffic from a dedicated junction of the M18 motorway directly to the Airport site, reducing journey times from Sheffield to a mere 20 minutes.
Construction to commence in 2011.
Due for completion in 2016.
Sevenstone
Retail Development
Sevenstone will involve a major redesign of the retail heart of Sheffield. It will cover an 8 ha site and provide up to 86,000m2 of prime retail space, anchored by a new John Lewis Department store. A new piece of cityscape will be provided by creating a retail-led mixed use development, with a network of open streets, public spaces and covered urban areas.
Sevenstone will create a high quality, diverse and stimulating city centre environment with leading architecture and design.
Work due to start in 2010.
Sheffield New Business District (South)
Major Commercial
Extension of prestige Grade A office accommodation offer to Moorfoot, at the Southern end of the city centre. Redevelopment of current offices and retail space to provide high quality large footprint offices, leisure uses and public realm. Potential office accommodation of 1,000,000m2.
Site acquisition ongoing.
Smithy Wood
Major CommercialIndustrial, distribution and office with up to 71,000m2 of accommodation. Benefits from excellent links to adjacent Junction 34 of the M1 motorway.
Due for completion in 2009.
Shepcote Lane
Major CommercialRedevelopment of former steel manufacturing site (Outokumpu), to provide strategic investment site that will provide fully infrastructure-serviced sites and up to 50,000m2 of high quality industrial accommodation. Benefits from excellent links to adjacent Junction 34 of the M1 motorway and potential mainline rail connection.
Due for completion in 2014.
Sheffield Digital Campus
Major Commercial
The Digital Campus occupies a prime gateway location adjacent to the railway station and Sheffield Hallam University. It is aimed at high technology businesses in the knowledge, creative and digital industry sectors. It can provide 51,000m2 of high quality offices over three sites.
Phase 1 managed office facility and 50,000sq ft office building completed, and some space is available. Phases 2 & 3 are available for development.
South Yorkshire Digital Region
Utilities InfrastructureWork is currently underway to build the South Yorkshire Digital Region. This project, due to be completed in 2012, will make Sheffield the most connected city in the UK with over 600,000 homes and businesses in the city region able to access next generation broadband. This will provide a major test bed to develop new applications and services across a variety of disciplines, from digital media to healthcare.
Due for completion in 2012.
Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP)
Major CommercialThe Advanced Manufacturing Park is the UK`s premier advanced manufacturing technology park, providing world-class advanced manufacturing technology solutions, to ensure repetitive advantage for industry.
The AMP offers a full range of property and development opportunities, from small office and workshop space, through medium-sized hybrid and light industrial units, to larger custom-built Design & Build options, and freehold land sales.
Due for completion in 2009.
Sheffield Business Park
Major CommercialIndustrial, distribution and office park with up to 30,000m2 of accommodation. Benefits from excellent links to adjacent Junctions 33/34 of the M1 motorway.
Due for completion in 2009.
