Forge Island developer chosen by Rotherham Council

A DEVELOPER has been chosen by council bosses for the regeneration of Rotherham’s Forge Island.

Published 23rd Aug 2018, 16:50 BST

Updated 24th Aug 2018, 09:00 BST

Visual submitted by Muse as part of its successful bid

The successful proposal from Muse Developments includes a cinema, food and drink outlets and a hotel.

The leisure facilities will be set within an improved public space and will include a new pedestrian bridge connecting to the rest of the town centre.

Dan Needham, development director at Muse, said: “We’re delighted to be given the opportunity to work with Rotherham Council on the first phase of their ambitious regeneration of the town centre."

A planning application is expected to be filed this year, with work beginning in October 2019. The first phase — including the cinema, hotel and restaurants — will take about two years.

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