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Skyline Enterprises, a destination for the city, New Zealand-based would be delivered in sector leader in multiple phases. adventure tourism, While the final mix of is advancing plans attractions is still being to transform the refined, the first phase former ski village would include Skyline’s site at Sheffield’s signature gravityParkwood Springs into fed downhill karting a major new leisure attraction (Luge), development. alongside a family A planning application playground, food and is expected later this beverage offering, and year. Skyline said it an indoor attraction. A has agreed a strategic zipline and surf wave framework with experience remain key Sheffield City Council, elements of the site’s establishing a shared longer-term vision, commitment to unlock while dry ski slopes are the long‑derelict site, also being explored which is one mile as a potential future north of Sheffield city addition. centre. The proposed A public consultation development, which on the proposals is would bring forward expected to launch in a landmark visitor September, providing
said: “Sheffield is seen jobs.” Councillor Fran local residents, as the ideal city for our Belbin, leader of businesses and next UK development. Sheffield City Council, stakeholders with Our adventure and an opportunity to said: “Our plans to experience brand learn more about the transform Parkwood proposals and provide aligns perfectly with Springs into a vibrant Sheffield’s renowned feedback ahead of a and thriving area of ‘Outdoor City’ planning application the city are continuing ethos. We know that submission later this to move forward and Parkwood Springs has Skyline’s plans for the year. The project will been a challenging site old Ski Village site also support better to bring forward over connections between remain a focal point the years, but with Parkwood Springs, of the work we are Neepsend and Kelham strong support from doing. The site has Island. It sits alongside Sheffield City Council had many false starts wider investment from and an experienced project team on board, over the years, but I Sheffield City Council am now pleased to see in the surrounding area, the pieces are now the latest proposed with a new access road, in place to deliver details for their facility. something truly junction upgrades, and site improvements special for the city. The We will continue to scheme would enhance work closely together designed to support to create something Sheffield’s visitor traffic flow and future unique for both the appeal, stimulate the visitor numbers. local area and the city Geoff McDonald, CEO local economy and as a whole. of Skyline Enterprises, create permanent
sheffield ski village set for major redevelopment
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