£480m retail quarter set to transform Sheffield City Centre

A brand new £480m retail quarter will be built in the heart of Sheffield City Centre.

Global programme management and construction consultancy Turner & Townsend, will supply programme, project, cost and procurement management support for the major project.

The new 900,000ft scheme, which will boost Sheffield into Britain’s top 10 retail destinations, will be retail focused, but more than 200,000 ft will consist of residential and office space.

Appointed by Sheffield City Council, the consultancy will use its expertise and experience to the Council and its stakeholders to supply the tailored solutions required to deliver this key regeneration project for the City.

The retail development is expected to be completed by 2021, with the initial phase opening for trading by the end of 2019.

Whilst keeping up with the changing demands of the retail sector, the retail quarter’s modern design will be influenced by the local architectural style.

Building on its commercial portfolio, alongside a strong track record in the public sector, Turner & Townsend was well positioned to work with Sheffield City Council.

Jon White, UK managing director at Turner & Townsend, said: “The new retail quarter is another important step in Sheffield’s vision of becoming an economic hub in northern England, and we look forward to helping the city achieve its aspirations successfully.”

Nalin Seneviratne, Sheffield City Council director of capital and major projects, added: “These new plans provide a navigable, varied and attractive new shopping district for Sheffield city centre.

“The design merges with Sheffield’s award winning public realm and world renowned cultural assets – including The Crucible and The Lyceum theatres – and unites key retail pitches in the city centre from The Moor through to Fargate.

“This will consolidate an enhanced retail offer and also provide for food and beverage, office and residential to extend the attraction as an evening entertainment destination.”

The Sheffield Retail Quarter development, which will create around 2,500 jobs, could be 80% complete by 2019. The project will bring in around £291m a year in additional retail spend to the city.