Cash committed to assess and prepare site for planned leisure attraction
£200,000 has been allocated by Sheffield City Council to progress redevelopment plans for the site of the former Ski village at Parkwood Springs.
The funding will be used to carry out site investigation and assessment work and will inform plans for the site’s redevelopment as a major leisure attraction.
Work will also begin on clearing some of the old ski village structures, debris and vegetation to make the site safe for future construction work.
Following the initial £200,000 funding provided, the council says it will be working with its partners in the region to secure further funding for the redevelopment of the site.
Parkwood Springs is already popular with walkers and cyclists.
Skyline Luge, a New-Zealand based company which specialises in outdoor adventure experiences with sites across the world, has been developing proposals for a family orientated leisure destination on the site.
The council adds that it will continue discussions with Skyline to develop the proposals which fit with the city’s aspirations to be an “Outdoor City”, promoting health and well-being for visitors and local communities.
Councillor Mazher Iqbal, executive member for city futures: development, culture and regeneration at the council, said: “We recognise the vast potential that Parkwood has to offer in Sheffield, both as a major tourist attraction for the region and as a site that will be central to contributing towards improving the health, lifestyle and opportunities for local people.
“We can’t get away from the fact that this is a challenging site with many complex issues, but we’re ready to meet the challenge and work to secure the future of Parkwood for years to come.
“These initial steps are crucial in assessing the work to be done at Parkwood so we can move forwards and deliver for the people of Sheffield.
“I’m looking forward to working further with Skyline to explore their exciting proposals over the coming months.”
The report setting out these plans for Parkwood is due to be presented to the council’s Co-operative Executive on 15 December.
