ads36 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bargepole23 said: I can't see any reference to wanting more money for completion in that article? there is something if you follow the link in that link.... takes you here "The works will be mainly funded through a successful Levelling Up Fund bid" it's something that's been popping up quite a bit recently : there are projects all over the place (country) that are being funded by government grants - that were costed 3 years ago, only to find that contractor prices have risen 20-30% (often much more!) Edited November 16, 2023 by ads36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Bargepole23 said: Whose "they"? SCC? The contractor? I can't see any reference to wanting more money for completion in that article? Strong words...on what basis are you saying that? It’s a piece in the Star. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 It'll probably be AMEY They get all the contract for some not suspicious reason Even though AMEY charge 10 times what it should cost a project and takes decades to complete projects 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads36 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 56 minutes ago, Jack Grey said: It'll probably be AMEY They get all the contract for some not suspicious reason the article in the link up there ^ says Keltbray ... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, hackey lad said: It’s a piece in the Star. https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/politics/council/sheffield-castle-more-money-needed-to-transform-citys-historic-birthplace-4410020 This one I guess. I would rather see the land sold to developers. Is there anything much left of the castle ruins worth keeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bargepole23 said: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/politics/council/sheffield-castle-more-money-needed-to-transform-citys-historic-birthplace-4410020 This one I guess. I would rather see the land sold to developers. Is there anything much left of the castle ruins worth keeping? Never mind the castle . Why put a mock up out showing the finished article when they know there’s a good chance it wouldn’t be finished like that . I notice in the link you provided there was no mention of needing extra money.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Petre Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Why do Castlegate shops keep getting mentioned- there was never any shops on there ( only bus stops) except a betting shop next to the old Bull & Mouth pub. Perhaps what's meant is the triangle of Castlegate. Waingate and Exchange Street? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 https://sheffnews.com/news/demolition-to-begin-on-unsafe-former-sheffield-pub?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email This is a shame, used to be a nice looking building and a decent boozer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 But it's been empty and decaying for years. Clearly nobody was interested in taking it on. Excellent news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 (edited) Shame that it wasn't at least kept in a serviceable and weathertight condition by the owners (SCC I think) and then refurbished and incorporated into the current plans for the site behind it. Now it's knackered and needs demolishing, agreed, but a pity it has got to that point.. The incorporation of older buildings/facades into new schemes (Pinstone/Cambridge St for example) adds to those new schemes in my opinion. Edited December 21, 2023 by Bargepole23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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