Duo of developments provides another 333 houses

Work is nearing completion on two major housing schemes in Sheffield.

Delivered by regeneration specialists ENGIE, Sigma and Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) – the developments at Prince’s Gardens in Manor and East Hill in Norfolk Park are part of a £43m housing investment.

The £32m scheme at Prince’s Gardens includes 163 three and four-bedroom homes for private rent under Sigma’s Simple Life brand, and a further 93 three and four-bedroom homes for open market sale, through Sheffield Housing Company.

The development features a large recreational open space area at Woodthorpe Ravine to the rear of the site, where ponds provide natural management of surface water.

The 77 homes at East Hill, a project with a value of £10m, are a combination of 19 three and four-bedroom homes for open market sale through Sheffield Housing Company and 58 three and four bedroom homes for private rent through Sigma’s Simple Life brand.

Councillor Paul Wood, executive member for housing, roads and waste management at Sheffield City Council, said: “Good quality, affordable homes are vital to meeting the growing need for housing in Sheffield and in ensuring residents have access to comfortable places to live in well-designed neighbourhoods.

“We’re working with our partners across the city to create high quality communities such as Prince’s Gardens that are well-located, close to amenities and offer the ability to both rent and buy.

“I am pleased to see the completion of this project and wish everyone the best of luck in their new homes.”

Nathan Brough, regional director at ENGIE, said: “It is a real pleasure to work alongside our partners to help breathe new life into the area surrounding these schemes.

“I’m thrilled we have inspired a new generation of construction workers and that we have been able to make a difference to those who are moving in and those who are a longstanding part of the community.”

The Prince’s Gardens and East Hill developments contributed to creating seven apprenticeship posts.

Throughout the course of the work, in the region of £25.1 million has been spent with local suppliers, boosting local employment and the economy.

Lee Catterall, senior project manager for Sigma on behalf of Simple Life Homes, said: “We’re delighted with the quality and demand for the homes across these sites.

“The success of both developments has been testament to the different strengths and expertise that each party has brought to the table.

“As a landlord, Simple Life will be present on these developments for many years to come and we’re committed to supporting the new local community to flourish.”

Steve Birch, interim project director with SHC, a partnership between Sheffield  City Council, Keepmoat Homes and Great Places Housing Group, added: “It is fantastic to see the addition of more homes, of all tenures to the city’s housing stock.

“We have many more similar projects in the pipeline which are not only improving the quality and choice of housing but providing job and training opportunities and work for Shefield regional businesses that supply materials and development services.”

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