A section of the River Sheaf has been uncovered in Castlegate, Sheffield this morning after being underground for 100 years, as part of a wider project in the regeneration of Sheffield.

The £15m project is to create a new public park on the Castlegate site, where members of the public can sit and enjoy the views.

Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of the Transportation, Regeneration, and Climate Policy Committee said: “What we’re creating is a thriving city centre park and it’s really important that people have space that they can enjoy.

“We have been closing off places for over 100 years, now we are opening them up as a vital part of our city.”

The River was covered up in 1917 as part of a project in Castle Markets, which was later demolished in 2015 and the space has been vacant ever since.

After being industrialised in the Steel City, the river became polluted and acted as a waste bin for nearby slaughterhouses.

The Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust have been campaigning to revive the river, due to its significant role in Sheffield’s history. 

The River Sheaf dates back to the 18th century, serving as a key water source for the city.

The uncovering of the River Sheaf is a cornerstone of the Castlegate regeneration project, and in the coming year, the public will begin to see the transformation of this area into a welcoming park space.

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