News: Man of Steel takes a step forward
Leading recycling and renewable energy business, FCC Environment has confirmed that the proposed Man of Steel is to be sited on its former landfill site in Rotherham.
The Man of Steel sculpture – a creation of former steel worker Steve Mehdi – is designed to embody the region's industrial past, as well as celebrate the new technology sector that has helped regenerate the Sheffield City Region.
A planning application was recently submitted for the 27.3m high art installation on the site on Meadowhall Road in Rotherham, overlooking the M1 and Meadowhall Shopping Centre, close to where the Tinsley Towers used to stand.
Mike Snell, general manager for External Affairs at FCC Environment, said: "As FCC Environment focuses increasingly on recycling and renewable energy, we’re proud to be able to facilitate such an iconic project for the South Yorkshire region by using this former landfill site to regenerate business and tourism and improve local educational resources.
"It is a project that celebrates enormous industrial achievement, yet will attract significant economic benefit to communities throughout the South Yorkshire region."
The landfill site was a former quarry which was used for many years as a local waste disposal facility. The landfill closed in 2005 and is now being progressively restored by FCC Environment to grassland and woodland, together with public amenity access.
Former steel worker, Steve Mehdi, said: "I would like to thank FCC Environment who has been instrumental in the progression of this project. FCC Environment's visionary approach has enabled us to develop a project which will define the community of Rotherham and the wider Sheffield City Region.
"These two great regions have a wonderful industrial heritage and are now leading the way with a world leading new technology sector based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park."
The stainless steel sculpture, which will be designed and built in the Sheffield region, will also provide a significant STEM educational resource. Information packs will be developed for schools throughout the area which will cover topics such as local history, art and engineering.
It is expected that the £2.7m cost of the project will be privately funded.
Man of Steel website
Images: Axis Architects
The Man of Steel sculpture – a creation of former steel worker Steve Mehdi – is designed to embody the region's industrial past, as well as celebrate the new technology sector that has helped regenerate the Sheffield City Region.
A planning application was recently submitted for the 27.3m high art installation on the site on Meadowhall Road in Rotherham, overlooking the M1 and Meadowhall Shopping Centre, close to where the Tinsley Towers used to stand.
Mike Snell, general manager for External Affairs at FCC Environment, said: "As FCC Environment focuses increasingly on recycling and renewable energy, we’re proud to be able to facilitate such an iconic project for the South Yorkshire region by using this former landfill site to regenerate business and tourism and improve local educational resources.
"It is a project that celebrates enormous industrial achievement, yet will attract significant economic benefit to communities throughout the South Yorkshire region."
The landfill site was a former quarry which was used for many years as a local waste disposal facility. The landfill closed in 2005 and is now being progressively restored by FCC Environment to grassland and woodland, together with public amenity access.
Former steel worker, Steve Mehdi, said: "I would like to thank FCC Environment who has been instrumental in the progression of this project. FCC Environment's visionary approach has enabled us to develop a project which will define the community of Rotherham and the wider Sheffield City Region.
"These two great regions have a wonderful industrial heritage and are now leading the way with a world leading new technology sector based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park."
The stainless steel sculpture, which will be designed and built in the Sheffield region, will also provide a significant STEM educational resource. Information packs will be developed for schools throughout the area which will cover topics such as local history, art and engineering.
It is expected that the £2.7m cost of the project will be privately funded.
Man of Steel website
Images: Axis Architects
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