Putting the Sheaf back into Sheffield SHEAF AND PORTER RIVERS TRUST Christmas Newsletter Dear M em bers and Subscri bers Best w ishes to al l from the Sheaf and Porter Ri vers Trust We’ve had a good year, with special thanks to all our volunteers and hard working members, who have shifted lots of rubbish from the Sheaf and Porter, guided over one and a half Ponds Forge Culvert explorers thousand explorers through our culverts, painted hid- den rivers on highways, consulted on exciting new projects, and carried out the backroom administration that our organization depends on. Sponsors Long established river neighbours Wolf Safety lamps A new way to highlight hidden rivers and Firma-Chrome Ltd have teamed up with the Trust to improve the Broadfield Park to London Road reach, and expand the work they and their network of makers have been doing for many years. Partnering Clean-Ups Several Sheaf and Porter litter clearance community volunteer teams have pulled tones of rubbish out or our rivers with the help of partner organizations including the River Stewardship Com- pany, Blue Loop Volunteers, and Friends of the General Ceme- tery. Rescued Teddy Projects Masterplanning a new riverside frontage for Broadfield Park is un- derway including design work for a new art landmark on the Leyburn Road Entrance. Consultation on the future of the former Castle Market site started with a site event in October, revealing this striking view of the River Don / Sheaf confluence. No wonder William de Lovetot, and later Thomas de Furnival decided this would be a good spot to build a Master Culverter An- castle, defended by the two rivers and commanding the river cross- thony—rare brick collector and hat designer ing at Lady’s Bridge (left). The Trust hopes to ‘daylight’ the Sheaf (coloured blue in the panorama) by demolishing the rotting concrete cul- vert to create a new two rivers park on the Castle site further reducing flood risk in the City Centre and pro- viding much needed landscaped open space. Network Rail and East Midlands Trains are keen to help too, particu- larly with the Sheaf / Station culvert daylighting , where our plans for a Platform 5 grille and confluence marker are ready for sub- Trains are keen to help too, particu- larly with the Sheaf / Station culvert daylighting , where our plans for a Platform 5 grille and confluence marker are ready for sub- mission through their approval process. They have even identified a few additional culvert inspection shafts in the surrounding area that could be daylighted to improve the vital passage of wildlife be- neath the City Centre. If the project gets approval we’ll able to engrave sponsors names on the ‘perches’, dis- play some interpretation about the hidden rivers and commemorate the confluence of the Sheaf and Porter with some poetry. Something you might like to contrib- ute perhaps? Proposed daylighting grille and station Surveys confluence marker in engraved stainless steel Our survey team started walking the Sheaf in November to record the state of the river after recent flooding, find opportunities for improvements and locate new business partners to support our objectives. Fortunately the flooding does not seem to have done much damage but neighbours report dramatic changes in the shape of the river bed. We hope to carry our further surveys in the New Year and may be able to carry out citizen science projects on illegal pollution sources and the return of otters to our rivers. We wish you all a Happy New Year from the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust To remove your name from our mailing list, please click here. Questions or comments? E-mail us at [email protected]
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