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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 17, 2018 01:59:42 PM
Councillors, directors and project managers marked the halfway point in
the refurbishment of Rotherham Interchange.
To mark the halfway point of Rotherham Interchange refurbishment works
and highlight contractors reaching the highest point in the building,
local councillors, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE)
directors and project managers, and the press were invited to check the
progress on Thursday 11 October.
After a quick presentation and tour around the premises, all the guests,
including Rotherham Council Leader Councillor Chris Read and SYPTE’s
Director of Public Transport, Ben Gilligan, signed the back of the new
Rotherham Interchange sign to the main entrance.
“We now have a good view of how the works are shaping up and it’s
exciting to see what’s about to come. The stripping of the building has
been completed, much of the new glazing has been installed and the
building has been re-wired”, said SYPTE’s Director of Public Transport,
Ben Gilligan.
“The top floor of the car park has been resurfaced and weather-proofed
and the wider parking bays and pedestrian route painted. Twenty-one
crates full of solar panels are ready to be placed on the roof in the
coming weeks, providing at least 70 per cent of the building’s energy”,
“Whilst there is still a fair bit of work to do within the concourse
areas it’s great to know that the works are on track. A sample of the
ceiling cladding and lighting fixtures was in place and it was good to
see how they’ll improve customers’ experience at the Interchange. The
refurbishment will deliver safer, brighter and lighter premises for all
users.”
Both the interchange and car park above it are being refurbished in the
£12 million project, which is part of the Council’s Master plan.
The Leader of Rotherham Council, Councillor Chris Read, said it was
exciting to see the development progressing.
“The new interchange is a key part of our plans to regenerate Rotherham
Town Centre, as part of the town centre master plan, and promoting
sustainable transport is an important element of this. Good progress is
being made, and I look forward to seeing the work completed on this
fantastic new facility for people visiting, living and working in
Rotherham.”
Paul Ellenor, regional director for Interserve said: “The topping out
ceremony is an important milestone in the delivery of the Rotherham
Interchange refurbishment. It’s great to see progress being made in
transforming the facilities as part of Rotherham Council’s exciting
regeneration programme.
“Interserve, together with the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport
Executive, is working hard to ensure we benefit the town by employing as
many local people as possible, and by utilising its construction as an
educational tool for various local schools and colleges.
“The team is looking forward to the next phase of works and ultimately
delivering a sustainable Interchange facility that will serve the people
of Rotherham for many years to come.”
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