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The scheme is located on the historic site of an old mill, spread over three terraces, with a 8m level change between the proposed carpool carpark and the existing Riverside footpath. Careful design of existing levels, maximisation of site assets, reuse site found materials, meeting Environment Agency requirements and control of contamination where therefore key considerations to achieving a viable scheme.