Development milestone reached at city’s second tallest building

Construction of Sheffield’s second tallest building, a new student accommodation property by true student, has marked completion of the site’s highest structural feature.

The achievement was celebrated with a topping out ceremony hosted by Aztec Construction and attended by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Jayne Dunn.

The 28-storey building, on the site of a former BMW car garage on Broad Lane, will offer 494 beds for students from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

The core of the building is 85.6 m high, and marks the first major change to the city’s skyline since the construction of St Paul’s Tower in 2010.

Once finished, it will also feature a sky lounge and outdoor terrace on the 26th floor.

Ben Morley, managing director of true student, said: “Every new development is a chance to make a positive impact on students’ lives, local communities and the city as a whole.

“Not only will true Sheffield provide the highest quality accommodation and amenities to students, but it has also already begun to contribute to Sheffield’s economy and community.

“More than 400 jobs were created during the construction phase, we employ 190 people daily and have partnered with Sheffield College to offer students valuable industry placements.

“It was an honour to have the Lord Mayor of Sheffield join us to celebrate the topping out milestone.

“Sheffield is a vibrant city, full of creativity and culture. With its thriving student community, bustling independent business scene, and local areas of beauty such as the Peak District just a stone’s throw away, it’s the perfect location for our latest site.

“There are endless opportunities for students to enjoy and explore in the city too, and we’re excited to welcome them once the development is complete later this year.”

The development will include a mix of shared ensuite apartment style bedrooms and studio rooms, alongside amenities such as dedicated study zones, festival zones for ‘trueLife’ events and socialising, and a gym.

Cllr Dunn added: “The creation of the new accommodation from true student marks a very exciting addition not just to the student community here in Sheffield, but also to the wider city.

“It serves as a landmark evolution of Sheffield’s skyline, where it will stand proud as the city’s second tallest building.

“We welcome innovation, creativity and support for our community, and beyond what the new space will mean for university students looking to live in the city, the site has already enriched the city’s workforce through the creation of new jobs and the collaboration with Sheffield College.

“It was a pleasure to attend the topping out ceremony during a momentous occasion in the city’s history.”

True student currently has seven schemes open across the UK, with its newest sites Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield due to open later this year.