geared   302 #61 Posted May 11, 2016 any private owner would really.  If it was to become a park or something the council will have to put their hands in their pocket and buy the land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   213 #62 Posted May 11, 2016 And the upkeep would be more than any revenue received (if there was any).  Its a shame we can't have another ski centre, although I watched the Eddie The Eagle movie last night which may be swaying my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*_ash_*   88 #63 Posted May 11, 2016 And the upkeep would be more than any revenue received (if there was any). Its a shame we can't have another ski centre, although I watched the Eddie The Eagle movie last night which may be swaying my opinion.  I don't think the location helps.  If the hill had been nearer the M1 it might have got a few people in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
catmiss   12 #64 Posted May 13, 2016 The land owner wants to turn the site into housing, not some hair-brained community fun-park.  The site is already being used for housing hence all the caravans that have been on the site for at least the last two years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ken_lym   10 #65 Posted May 16, 2016 It would be good, but will it ever happen and with Sheffield Council I have no confidence. It will probably be another idea that won't happen  I completely agree. Given what happened on the Ski Village in the last few years, I wonder who would have so much confidence to invest any hard-gained money on this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
markfor   10 #66 Posted May 16, 2016 I presume much Insurance money was paid out to Ski Village owners when it burnt down?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...