Sheffield set for green investment as Olympic Legacy Park unveils vision

The city of Sheffield is set for new investment into green developments and infrastructure through its Olympic Legacy Park.

The environment is one of the four legacy themes of the park, with its second phase of development including plans for improvements to public transport and cycling links to the site as well as opening up access to Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is also looking for support for measures to improve air quality in the area, including rerouting HGV vehicles down Brightside Lane, rather than using Attercliffe as a shortcut.

Project lead Richard Caborn outlined plans for the next stage of investment and development at the legacy park outside a host city during a visit by Cllr Douglas Johnson - Sheffield City Council’s executive member for climate change and environment - and other councillors.

Mr Caborn said: “I think there was very much a meeting of minds as we showed just how much has already been achieved from the industrial past of this site.

“The council were very supportive of our plans for the continued development of Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park and the environmental, economic, educational and healthcare legacy we are trying to create.”

Cllr Douglas Johnson, executive member for climate change, environment and transport at Sheffield City Council, said: “The Park is delivering for Sheffield on so many levels, driving the economy, supporting education, improving health & wellbeing, leading in pioneering national research and providing community and professional sporting facilities.

“On top of all that they’ve shown that sustainability is also at the core of the Park’s aims and objectives, addressing environmental issues relating to transport, clean air, climate change and our natural environment.

“The site is going from strength to strength, and we look forward to supporting and working together to deliver these environmental benefits for the people of Sheffield.”