Rotherham Council has appointed Henry Boot’s construction business to deliver the £36m refurbishment and redevelopment of Rotherham Markets and an adjacent new library.
The project includes the creation of a new food hall and dining area on the first level of the indoor market in addition to new workspace for charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups on the second floor.
The outdoor market will continue to be predominantly used by local traders, but it will also be redeveloped for use as a multi-functional space to host exhibitions and community events. The new library will offer a café, meeting rooms and flexible gallery space.
Tim Roberts, CEO of Henry Boot, said: “The Rotherham Markets is an important and significant local redevelopment and the fact that we have won this project is testament to the strength of our construction business and its track record of high-quality delivery, having led on major urban regeneration projects in Barnsley and Sheffield over recent years.
“In what is a challenging market for the sector, this latest contract means that we have now secured over 60% of our order book for 2024 and continue to work hard to grow our pipeline in our target markets.”
Andrew Bramidge, interim strategic director for regeneration and environment at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, added: “We’re delighted to secure Henry Boot Construction as our partner in delivering this latest regeneration project in our historic town centre. Their building expertise will help breathe life into our detailed plans for this key location and produce an impressive new venue for present and future generations to enjoy.”
