Plans to move water works to make way for over 400 new Sheffield homes

Residents are being invited to give their views on plans to relocate water treatment works to make way for new homes.
The formerR G Stein Brickworks in Deepcar, where Bloor Homes plans to build 413 homes.The formerR G Stein Brickworks in Deepcar, where Bloor Homes plans to build 413 homes.
The formerR G Stein Brickworks in Deepcar, where Bloor Homes plans to build 413 homes.

Yorkshire Water is proposing to move its existing waste water treatment works in Deepcar to make way for 413 new homes,

On Monday February 26, representatives from Yorkshire Water, Bloor Homes and Sheffield Council will be available between of 3pm and 7pm at The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, to discuss the plans.

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The new treatment works will be located one mile further south of the current one.

John Bond , spokesman for Yorkshire Water, said: “Over the last few months, we’ve liaised closely with Bloor Homes and Sheffield Council’s highways department to understand how we can all work together to carry out this essential work, whilst minimising disruption to local residents and businesses in the area.

“However, it’s inevitable that two-way traffic lights will be required and it’s expected that a full closure will be needed for a number of weeks to allow our contract partners to work safely.”

The plans are part of a much wider strategy, facilitated by Sheffield Council, which includes the 413 home development in Deepcar by Bloor Homes on the former brickworks site.

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The site has been derelict for many years and is now to be fully reclaimed with public greenspace along the river and the construction of a new road and bridge from Manchester Road.

At the event, people will be able to see the proposals from both Yorkshire Water and Bloor Homes and meet members of the project teams. Representatives from Sheffield Council Highways and Stocksbridge Town Council will also be there to answer questions.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to give their views on how best to minimise disruption during the construction.

In addition to the new treatment works, a new sewer will need to be laid along Manchester Road. It is expected that this work will start mid-March.

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Bloor Homes also have works in Manchester Road to create an access into the new housing development.

Residents in the local areas have already received letters about the proposals, and they will be written to again following the event to ensure that those who are unable to attend will be kept up-dated with the plans.