Work has begun on a £100m scheme to regenerate Wakefield’s waterfront. The four hectare site will be transformed by developer CTP St James into a mixed-use development of offices, restaurants and shops. It will also include a £26m art gallery. The plans also include the construction of 700-800 residential units.

The initial work will be focused on renovating the grade two listed Navigation warehouse along the waterfront. Three upper levels will become office space, with a riverside pub or restaurant on the ground floor.