A new 586-bed student accommodation scheme to be developed in Sheffield.

ISG has been appointed to deliver the £33 million project close to the two Sheffield universities, fronting onto Ecclesall Road.

Designed by developer Valeo, the 14-storey tiered building will include high-specification and spacious communal facilities, as well as a central club lounge with extensive balcony on the ninth floor overlooking the city, along with lounge and study spaces, a café, private dining, cinema and gym.

Accommodation is configured around four, five and six bed clusters, as well as a number of studio apartments – all with en-suite facilities. Each bedroom will also benefit from advanced technologies, such as super fast WiFi available in all rooms.

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ISG has concluded the demolition of an existing garage structure on the site and is set to begin building the concrete frame building, which will feature traditional masonry, with brick feature panels to its façade.

The contractor will also create car parking spaces for seven retail units, which will occupy the ground floor of the new building.

Peter Haspel, Managing Director of Valeo Management, said: "We are delighted to partner with ISG to create our latest student community building in Sheffield. Our staff are excited about bringing Valeo's new brand of student experience to the thriving city of Sheffield."

Tim Harvey, Regional Director for ISG, said: "The global popularity of our higher education institutions sees demand at record levels for places and high-quality student accommodation at our top universities. Purpose-built student residential facilities play a hugely important role in the overall housing mix within our cities, and this major project signifies that Valeo has ambitious development plans across the UK."

The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2019.

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