Contractor appointed to project at Sheffield landmark

A contractor has been appointed to support the transformation of a landmark site in Sheffield city centre.Keltbray, a specialist engineering and early-stage construction provider, will undertake the project to regenerate the former Castle Market site into a public space.The project will include revealing part of Sheffield’s medieval Castle, a new events area, the opening up of the River Sheaf and new public art.Dating back to the 12th century, the castle has been described as the ‘birthplace of Sheffield’, with the new public space set to showcase aspects of the structure for the first time in centuries. Remains including the gatehouse will be revealed and put on display.The proposed events space would be reminiscent of the ‘bowling green’ believed to have occupied the site in the 17th century. The events square will be able to host up to 500 people at a range of events.Cllr Ben Miskell, chair of the transport, regeneration and climate change policy committee at Sheffield City Council, said: “Seeing this amazing project move closer to becoming a reality is incredibly exciting and will mean that we will be able to see the remains of the castle which kick started Sheffield.”The appointment of Keltbray as our contractor is a vital step in bringing this project to life and I cannot wait to see the transformation happen over the coming months. Its yet another sign that Sheffield city centre is on the up.”Once complete it will be an incredible public space bringing together the history of our city along with modern public spaces for the people of Sheffield and beyond to enjoy.”Transformation of the site is expected to begin in the opening weeks of 2024 after plans were approved by the council in May 2023, with completion due by the summer of 2025.