Construction begins at town centre redevelopment project
Building work has started on affordable new homes, upgraded community buildings and public spaces in Swinton town centre, near Rotherham.
Rotherham Council is working on the major redevelopment scheme in partnership with Ben Bailey Homes.
Councillor Denise Lelliott, cabinet member for jobs and the local economy performed a ceremonial ground-breaking alongside Rotherham Council leader Councillor Chris Read, Council colleagues and partners from Ben Bailey Homes at the construction site off Charnwood Street.
Once the project is finished, improvements to the town centre will include:
- 49 new homes on both sides of Charnwood Street
- A newly refurbished library at the former customer service centre building
- An Upgraded and improved Civic Hall
- A new public space area between the existing Civic Building and Station Street (with a walkway from Station Street)
Plans also include the demolition of the library off Station Street, which is set to be landscaped, and the refurbishment of the existing Council Customer Service Centre which will house the new library.
