News: Council and contractor mark market progress
After a number of delays due to rising costs, work is now well underway on the redevelopment of Rotherham Markets as contractors begin fabrication works in the outdoor market and underground car park.
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, Cllr Robert Taylor, joined Henry Boot Construction's Managing Director, Tony Shaw, and Head of Operations, Ian Gresser, on the site to have a look at how the £36m Rotherham Council project is progressing.
Currently, the former outdoor market space flooring has been stripped while downstairs, works have begun to strengthen the foundations of the outdoor market space.
Preparation work for demolition has also begun on the former Drummond Street shops – also known as the Guardian Centre buildings. These are set to be demolished in autumn 2024 to make way for a brand-new library building.
Following the demolition of the Drummond Street shops, the outdoor market canopy will be removed in stages. Covering over 37,000 sq ft of the market, removing the structure will be a very complex operation. A crane will be moved on site during the removal.
The Indoor Market remains open throughout the redevelopment, with a range of stalls and products available from local traders. Outdoor markets, such as the Tuesday Market, have been relocated to Effingham Street while the project is under way.
Henry Boot Construction, the contractor for the Rotherham Market redevelopment, was onsite when ground was broken in October 2023. Since then, they have been working with teams at Rotherham Council to progress the project.
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Henry Boot Construction’s Managing Director, Tony Shaw, said: “We are pleased to see the Rotherham Markets project progressing. We're looking forward to continuing to work closely with the Council and breathing new life into this area of the town centre.”
“Creating high-quality, vibrant urban spaces is part of our DNA. Having led on several of the region’s major regeneration over recent years, we have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact investments like this one can have – helping to boost community pride and identity, increase footfall and grow the local economy. We pride ourselves on leaving a positive legacy in the places where we work. To do this we have committed to deliver significant social value outputs by utilising a local supply chain wherever possible, local site-specific employment, and delivering multiple training and educational initiatives.”
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs and Local Economy, Cllr Robert Taylor, said: “The Markets redevelopment is part of the Town Centre Masterplan, and to see people on site and spades in the ground shows that the plan is becoming a reality. The redevelopment of the markets is a complex project which will not only breathe new life into our community, but also provide economic opportunities for our local businesses. Working with Henry Boot, the markets redevelopment will provide an accessible, enjoyable space for all which celebrates our diverse community and heritage.
“Rotherham Market continues to remain open for the public with the fantastic range of outdoor markets now taking place in the town centre, so I encourage residents to continue to support our local traders until they are in their new facilities.”
Once works are complete, visitors will benefit from a refurbished indoor and outdoor covered market, extensive public realm, a new modern and accessible central library and improved links to the town centre and college.
Rotherham Council received funding from the government's Future High Street Fund to pay for part of the improvements at the market with additional funding secured from the Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Having secured government money (£8.9m) from the Future High Streets Fund in 2020 for the project, a funding gap of £9.8m was identified in 2022, largely due to the impact of inflation on the project delivery costs. In 2023, Rotherham Council's cabinet committed funds for the redevelopment.
Images: Henry Boot
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, Cllr Robert Taylor, joined Henry Boot Construction's Managing Director, Tony Shaw, and Head of Operations, Ian Gresser, on the site to have a look at how the £36m Rotherham Council project is progressing.
Currently, the former outdoor market space flooring has been stripped while downstairs, works have begun to strengthen the foundations of the outdoor market space.
Preparation work for demolition has also begun on the former Drummond Street shops – also known as the Guardian Centre buildings. These are set to be demolished in autumn 2024 to make way for a brand-new library building.
Following the demolition of the Drummond Street shops, the outdoor market canopy will be removed in stages. Covering over 37,000 sq ft of the market, removing the structure will be a very complex operation. A crane will be moved on site during the removal.
The Indoor Market remains open throughout the redevelopment, with a range of stalls and products available from local traders. Outdoor markets, such as the Tuesday Market, have been relocated to Effingham Street while the project is under way.
Henry Boot Construction, the contractor for the Rotherham Market redevelopment, was onsite when ground was broken in October 2023. Since then, they have been working with teams at Rotherham Council to progress the project.
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Henry Boot Construction’s Managing Director, Tony Shaw, said: “We are pleased to see the Rotherham Markets project progressing. We're looking forward to continuing to work closely with the Council and breathing new life into this area of the town centre.”
“Creating high-quality, vibrant urban spaces is part of our DNA. Having led on several of the region’s major regeneration over recent years, we have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact investments like this one can have – helping to boost community pride and identity, increase footfall and grow the local economy. We pride ourselves on leaving a positive legacy in the places where we work. To do this we have committed to deliver significant social value outputs by utilising a local supply chain wherever possible, local site-specific employment, and delivering multiple training and educational initiatives.”
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Jobs and Local Economy, Cllr Robert Taylor, said: “The Markets redevelopment is part of the Town Centre Masterplan, and to see people on site and spades in the ground shows that the plan is becoming a reality. The redevelopment of the markets is a complex project which will not only breathe new life into our community, but also provide economic opportunities for our local businesses. Working with Henry Boot, the markets redevelopment will provide an accessible, enjoyable space for all which celebrates our diverse community and heritage.
“Rotherham Market continues to remain open for the public with the fantastic range of outdoor markets now taking place in the town centre, so I encourage residents to continue to support our local traders until they are in their new facilities.”
Rotherham Council received funding from the government's Future High Street Fund to pay for part of the improvements at the market with additional funding secured from the Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Having secured government money (£8.9m) from the Future High Streets Fund in 2020 for the project, a funding gap of £9.8m was identified in 2022, largely due to the impact of inflation on the project delivery costs. In 2023, Rotherham Council's cabinet committed funds for the redevelopment.
Images: Henry Boot
20 comments:
When is it due to be Completed please?
Some time in 2026...
I read 2027 last week but can't remember where I saw it. That obviously translates to at least 2030. Hopefully new traders will be wanting to go in the Market when it's finished because a lot of the current ones are close to going out of business. The current upheaval has completely killed off the already low footfall. I know of stall holders in the indoor market who aren't even taking £20 a day in recent weeks. I hope it's all worth it.
The piece on Look North the other day sounded quite positive. If it follows the work undertaken in Barnsley and Doncaster, the re-vamp could be quite a good addition to the town.
Hopefully lessons have been learned from the Forge Island debacle!
I’m quite liking the market being on Effingham Street, it makes the centre look busier at weekends rather than hiding the market away. Maybe that would be a better way forward.
But it’s killing the indoor market because a lot of people aren’t aware it’s still open and think Effingham Street IS the market
All those cycle lanes into town might eventually prove useful, just wonder how they'll carry their crap him?
There is nothing like a totally positive post. And this, yet again from this fella, is nothing like a positive post.
He must really look forward to getting up every morning.
A polite suggestion to the posters who take every opportunity to knock the town, it's residents and every local authority initiative - go and live somewhere else.
Them please!
A Holiday Inn Express perhaps.
Is it just my imagination or have the "undesirables" postings dwindled since the recent crackdown on social media postings?
"Ghetto George" has certainly gone quiet. Well done Starmer.
While I don't agree with a lot of the 'undesirable' posts and the obvious thinly veiled undertones that come with them. Are some of you seriously suggesting they're worthy of going to prison?
Yes
Wow, I hope to never have to live in that version of Britain.
So where are you living now?
We’re not there yet but we’re on our way.
Are we there yet?
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