Work to begin to revamp part of Waterdale in Doncaster city centre - City of Doncaster Council

If you go to the city centre of Doncaster, you'll see that they're doing some work in the Waterdale part of the city. They're tearing down the old Central Library and making a friendly and accessible space for the public. This will make the area more attractive for future investments.

The project will begin on March 18th and is expected to last around 14 weeks.

In November 2020, the old library shut down permanently, after welcoming visitors for over half a century, as it made room for the brand new Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum.

The leader of Doncaster, Ros Jones, announced that a new chapter was starting for the Waterdale neighborhood. A fresh and cleaner appearance is expected to be brought by the new area, and it is believed it will encourage more investment as well as benefit local companies located close by.

For more than half a century, the Central Library has stood as an important landmark in our city. However, as part of our dedication to revitalizing and enhancing the downtown area, we have introduced the Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum. This allows us to move forward with the next stage of renewal in the Waterdale neighborhood, which will complement the Civic and Cultural Quarter.

The regeneration of the region is being financed by the National Levelling Up Fund initiative and is projected to be completed by September's closure. The library demolition process is expected to persist for roughly 14 weeks.

The council website and social media will provide up-to-date information about changes to traffic routes. Pedestrian access in the Waterdale region will also be limited during construction, but detours will be implemented to guide pedestrians past Ward Brothers. Despite these restrictions, businesses in the area will remain open and accessible to visitors.

To find out more about changes to traffic, go to the City of Doncaster Council's website and check out the sections on current and future roadworks, as well as any closures that might be in effect.

This blog was last updated on March 4, 2024 at 12:31:41.