The Sheaf has been diverted into pipes under Castlegate while work is underway.placeholder image
The Sheaf has been diverted into pipes under Castlegate while work is underway. | IM

Nine photos show £25m Castlegate Park site as completion date looms

Last year, the project had a redesign due to a wealth of archaeological finds, adding £5m to the cost.

New pictures show how much work still needs to be done on a £25m park slated to open this year.

The former Sheffield Castle site is being turned into a park after an £18m Levelling Up grant in 2021.

Since then, higher costs and an expanded programme have seen the bill rise to £25m.

The project is creating a park with the castle remains on show, a 500-capacity events space. The River Sheaf is being opened up for the first time since 1912.

Last year, the project had a redesign due to a wealth of archaeological finds, adding £5m to the cost.

It also pushed the completion date from early 2026 to the end of the year.

New photos show how much needs to be done before the reality matches the drawings.

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