170 new jobs for Sheffield as residential sites launch
TWO residential developments have launched that will create 170 jobs for the Sheffield region.
Part of Sheffield Housing Company’s £250m development plans, the two projects involve building a further 142 new homes at Norfolk Park and Fir Vale.
The first is as extension of Cutler’s View, which will deliver 83 homes including nine apartments.
The second will deliver 59 two to six homes on a site adjacent to Fir Vale School playing fields.
Work at 122 family homes at the Brearley Forge site is already underway as well as a three storey, 24-apartment development at the former Park Grange residential home and 181 homes at Harborough Avenue, Manor.
The whole of phase two of the plans will deliver 478 homes.
Nine initial apprenticeship and 11 jobs have been created, and the whole phase will create up to 80 jobs and 69 apprentice placements.
SHC is a partnership comprising the city council, developer Keepmoat and Great Places housing association
A £5.9m loan from the Homes and Communities Agency is supporting the second phase of the initiative which will, by 2030 deliver 2,300 homes in seven city neighbourhoods. Three years in, SHC has delivered 320 homes.
John Clephan, project director with SHC, said: “I am delighted that we have everything in place to get this second phase of construction well underway. The funding from HCA marks a major expansion for SHC and has allowed us to double our housebuilding activity in Sheffield. More housebuilding allows us to increase the number of local jobs and businesses that we support through the work that we do.
“SHC homes are larger than your average new build being built in the city, offering best value to buyers and those who rent. They are thoughtfully designed to make adaptations easy, providing flexibility to make changes as families grow or people get older.
Councillor Jayne Dunn, cabinet member for housing at Sheffield City Council, said: “It’s great to see more new homes being built and in areas where they’re most needed. We helped set up Sheffield Housing Company to improve the quality and choice of homes for people who want to buy or rent.
“A priority is creating as many local jobs and apprenticeships through this as possible and supporting local firms through supply chains. It’s great this is happening and the development helps not only with housing but the economic regeneration of our neighbourhoods.”
Ian Hoad, operations director for Keepmoat in Yorkshire, commented: “Every partner involved in this project has a shared vision of delivering the highest quality homes, while investing in the wider community. The first phase has been a resounding success and we are committed to continue supporting buyers at all ends of the property ladder; while providing a platform for employment and training in the region.”
