The Better Barnsley regeneration project will involve building a new library around a revamped town square, remodelling and expanding the market Metropolitan Centre.

Work on the major scheme will start in early 2015 and a market briefing day will be held later this month to set out plans.

Funding for the scheme is being provided by the council from monies raised through capital receipts in recent asset and land sales, as well as existing borrowing and approvals.

Barnsley projects

Area of change

New town square – Expected October 2016

A new landscaped public square where routes into the town centre meet. The square will be large enough for market stalls and public events, and will look into the refurbished indoor market.

Revamped metropolitan centre and market hall – Expected early 2017

Bright, open and inspiring, this newly refurbished space will create flow between outdoor and indoor shopping, and easier to get to for shoppers and businesses.

New shopping boulevard – Expected 2017

By extending Lambra Road there’ll be a new route behind the redeveloped indoor markets with new shopping and leisure opportunities.

New central library – Expected early 2017

Proposed for location on Mayday Green, this state of the art building will be a hub for community activity.

New car parking – Expected November 2015

High quality, safe, bright, and easy to access open-air car parking, with plenty of spaces.

This scheme, combined with additional public realm improvements and the development of a brand new college building, brings the total town centre investment to £57m.

The PQQ document can be found on the YORtender system using www.yortender.co.uk  with the completed questionnaire due back on 13 February.