Recycling ‘super-depot’ plans for iconic gasholders site

A landmark site in Sheffield, which was home to the demolished Neepsend gas holders, is to be used as a recycling ‘super-depot’ following the acquisition of the 13-acre site.

The site was previously owned by National Grid to house its gas holders. The enormous structures were a recognisable aspect of Sheffield’s skyline until their dismantlement in late 2015, after improvements in gas storage had long since rendered gas holders obsolete.

National Grid announced that the site would be regenerated so that it could be ‘put to a better use for the community in the future.’

Arthur’s Skips and Waste Management firm has purchased the land to create a depot for its recycling services.

James Hartley, managing director at Arthur’s Skips, said: “This is an ideal piece of land for us – it is based locally to our head offices in Neepsend and offers a vast amount of space for us to expand our waste management services.”

CPP marketed the site on behalf of National Grid in collaboration with Capita.

CPP partner Ed Norris said: “This is a significant deal for us, on a large portion of land very close to Sheffield city centre. These gas holders date back to 1852; so since the National Grid’s announcement that they would be removed, there has much speculation as to who would take over the disused land.

“We are pleased that the site is going to Arthur’s Skips. They are a local company, providing an environmentally-friendly service to Sheffield’s businesses. It seems a fitting progression for the site, in line with the regeneration of the city’s disused industrial sites.”