The former car park site is one of the first areas to benefit from the town centre Renaissance Programme.

A council spokeswoman said "Massive strides are now being taken in the Rotherham Renaissance Programme"

"People can now see physical progress on the ground and in the air of more than £200 million worth of projects that will bring benefits to Rotherham people for generations to come"

"Together they add up to bricks and mortar proof that Renaissance is more than a pipe dream."

Further details on the Renaissance Programme can be found at www.rotherhamrenaissance.co.uk