Former ski village redevelopment moves forward

The redevelopment of Sheffield’s former ski village is set to move forward following a £200,000 investment from the council.The funding will be used to carry out site investigation and assessment work and will inform plans for the redevelopment of Parkwood Springs as a major leisure attraction. Work will also begin on clearing some of the old ski village structures, debris and vegetation to make the site safe for future construction work.An ecological assessment will also be carried out to assess the potential impact of redevelopment on biodiversity and the local environment.Following the initial £200,000 funding provided, Sheffield City Council will be working with its partners in the region to secure further funding for the redevelopment of the site.Skyline Luge, a New-Zealand based company specialising in outdoor adventure experiences, has been developing proposals for a family orientated leisure destination on the site. The council said it would continue discussions with the company to develop the proposals.A report setting out the plans for Parkwood is due to be presented to the council’s Co-operative Executive on 15 December.