Work begins on seven-storey mixed-use development

Work has begun to construct a seven-story development of 49 apartments and a ground floor commercial unit in Kelham Island, Sheffield.

The former Carr Motors site, facing directly onto the Shalesmoor roundabout, will be developed into the Kelham Gate scheme.

Developed by RS Sabkha Construction and Developments and designed by CODA Architecture, with structural engineering by CODA Structures and quantity surveying and project management by Broadfield Project Management, it is expected work will complete in February 2020.

Architect Andrew Chetwynd said: “This project is very much part of an ongoing drive by CODA and our partners to create a thriving community in the increasingly important Kelham Island area.

“A building on this scale and at this high profile location goes a long way to completing the vital regeneration of this part of the city.”

Matt Catherall, Construction Director at Broadfield Project Management, said: “ “The lightweight steel option was selected by Broadfield to enable the frame to be built safely and quickly within a very restricted building site on the junction of one of Sheffield’s busiest roads.”

Work on Kelham Gate is expected to be completed by February 2020.