News: Waverley - The community of opportunity
The developers of the 300 hectare former coal mining and industrial site at Waverley in Rotherham have launched a new website covering aspects of the masterplan.
From the £20m restoration of the site and drainage scheme to the vision of a new thriving sustainable community.
UK Coal and planners Atisreal have worked with the local community to bring this £100m plan to the public and are currently awaiting approval of outline planning from Rotherham Borough Council.
The focus is firmly placed on the long term sustainability of this area and the creation of a 9,000 strong community over the next 20 years.
Waverley will be the biggest brownfield site development in South Yorkshire. Half the site will be made up of open space, woodland lakes that are already attracting a wide range of wildlife. A range of community and social amenities will be focused around a central square and an array of mixed use leisure facilities will surround the lakeside.
It is hoped council chiefs will give the project the go ahead in the summer with work starting immediately after that. The first phase will include houses, a primary school and transport systems, with South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive looking at a new interchange and park and ride facility for up to 1,000 cars.
UK Coal is also developing the nearby 100-acre Advanced Manufacturing Park in partnership with Yorkshire Forward. Plans for 646,000 sq ft of government office space adjacent to the park have also been submitted creating 7,000 new jobs.
From the £20m restoration of the site and drainage scheme to the vision of a new thriving sustainable community.
UK Coal and planners Atisreal have worked with the local community to bring this £100m plan to the public and are currently awaiting approval of outline planning from Rotherham Borough Council.
The focus is firmly placed on the long term sustainability of this area and the creation of a 9,000 strong community over the next 20 years.
Waverley will be the biggest brownfield site development in South Yorkshire. Half the site will be made up of open space, woodland lakes that are already attracting a wide range of wildlife. A range of community and social amenities will be focused around a central square and an array of mixed use leisure facilities will surround the lakeside.
It is hoped council chiefs will give the project the go ahead in the summer with work starting immediately after that. The first phase will include houses, a primary school and transport systems, with South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive looking at a new interchange and park and ride facility for up to 1,000 cars.
UK Coal is also developing the nearby 100-acre Advanced Manufacturing Park in partnership with Yorkshire Forward. Plans for 646,000 sq ft of government office space adjacent to the park have also been submitted creating 7,000 new jobs.
Waverley Community website
RotherhamImages: waverleycommunity.co.uk
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