Interserve has transformed the Rotherham Interchange transport hub, increasing the space for modern and electric vehicles.

The £12 million refurbishment also included upgrades to the car park, new cladding, surfacing, and the delivery of improved pedestrian routes.

The contractor delivered the project over a 10-month period, using 10,000 litres of paint, and installing 11,000 floor tiles, 10km of electric cables, 3,800m2 of insulation, 350 sheets of glass and solar panels to provide the building's sustainable energy needs.

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Interserve delivered the project on behalf of the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE)

SYPTE Executive Director, Stephen Edwards, said: "The improved Rotherham Interchange will provide a better, brighter place for public transport users as well as those visiting, living and working in the town. Seventeen million people travelling through the Interchange each year, using 1,299 buses a day, will now benefit from new seating, lighting, information displays, electrics and flooring, CCTV and free public wi-fi."

John Gittins, Divisional Director at Interserve Construction, added: "We are delighted to have completed the Rotherham Interchange refurbishment project. The new facilities will provide an improved passenger experience for users of the Interchange.

"As part of this project we are proud to have supported the training and development of 60 students from Rotherham Construction College. We look forward to continuing our relationship with SYPTE and Rotherham Council as it continues to invest in the town's regeneration programme."

(CM)