GALLERY | Inside look at historic Sheffield building
The former Salvation Army Citadel building was acquired by Sheffield City Council in October and since then officers have been assessing the state of the building and what it could be used for in the future.
The grade two-listed building opened in 1894 and was the primary Salvation Army church in the city for more than 100 years.
It stood empty from 1999 when the church moved out until the council obtained the building, which is located in the city centre close to the Heart of the City scheme.

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The first two phases of the project to bring the building back into use have now been announced including securing the building, conduct inspections and carry out repair work to the shell, core, and structural defects.
Work is due to begin on the first phase in February 2025 and will result in the Citadel becoming secure, water-tight, ensure heritage features are preserved, and further deterioration is prevented.

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Cllr Zahira Naz, chair of the finance committee at SCC, said: “The former Salvation Army Citadel building is an important part of Sheffield’s history, dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria, and it’s vital that it’s able to be brought back to life and a suitable use is found.
“However, transforming a building of this type doesn’t happen overnight and will carry a substantial cost.
“That money will be spent on making sure the building can be used moving forward, can be made watertight and safe, and ensure the more than a century old Citadel can be used for another 100 years.”