News: Work begins on Rotherham station redevelopment
Architects, Aedas, produced the plans that involve replacing the existing building with a modern, lightweight entrance structure which will include a new passenger waiting lounge, ticket office and retail area.
Extensive improvements to the platforms, access, car parking and CCTV will also take place. The architectural design focuses on creating a building of iconic character, incorporating a dynamic roof.
Plans were submitted last month for the demolition of the former warehouse next to the canal and significant landscaping works to compliment the new station.
A temporary station will be constructed and during this time the station will operate as normal with access to platforms 1 and 2 down the ramps from the main entrance.
Councillor Gerald Smith, the councils Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Planning and Transportation said: "Almost half a million people a year use the station so this project is a real boost for Rotherham town centre. The new improved gateway will complement a range of projects started, or soon to start, as part of the Renaissance programme.
"The innovative design for the station has the potential to be a landmark, a symbol of the Renaissance ambitions as well as a means of attracting more jobs to the centre and providing Rotherham people with a public transport facility they can be proud of."
The redevelopment is set to be completed early in 2011.
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Galliford Try Rail were awarded the £5.8m contract by the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) to redevelop Rotherham Central station.
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