Transformation of the southern gateway into the City is well underway and presents an exciting new cultural dimension into the city. Construction work started on the 4 hectare waterfront scheme in 2006, and is being developed in phases over a ten year period.  On completion, it will provide around 500,000 sq ft (50,000m2) of luxury riverside apartments, office space and leisure facilities including restaurants, cafés, courtyards, landscaped gardens and public spaces.

The master plan required significant restoration and conversion of some of the fine historical buildings, and integration of new buildings, including the Hepworth Wakefield, and high quality apartments and offices, whilst encouraging complimentary riverside leisure activities.

Phase 1 of the development opened in November 2008 by Lord St Oswald of Nostell and included the restored Grade II listed Calder and Hebble Navigation Warehouse and new commercial and residential buildings.

Phase 2, The Hepworth Wakefield, the iconic Chipperfield designed city art gallery opened on 21st May 2011.

The third phase of the site comprises restoration of a large number of Victorian Mill Buildings and a Grade II listed Phoenix Mill.  Work commenced in June 2011, and will continue for the next five years.

Last updated: 6 September 2011