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Work begins on expansion of Sheffield’s Sheaf Valley Park to create 1,000 new homes

Sheffield City Council has started work on site to expand Sheaf Valley Park, the land that sits behind Sheffield Train Station, creating an extensive green setting for over 1,000 new homes.

The first phase of Sheaf Valley Park saw the creation of South Street Open Space, the new park and amphitheatre between the railway station and Park Hill.

Councillor Harry Harpham, deputy leader and cabinet member for Homes and Neighbourhoods at Sheffield City Council said: “This is more than just a green space. Sheaf Valley Park forms part of a series of linked open spaces from Victoria Quays to Norfolk Park.

“The improvements could also help stimulate the housing market in the area.”

This scheme is fully funded by the Local Growth Fund, an initiative by Sheffield City Council that channels government funds from the New Homes Bonus, and is targeted at stimulating the housing market in areas where it has slowed down.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .