Film makers 'bring to life' scheme to transform town

The digital animation aims to showcase the first phase of the project, which includes Doncaster's new performance venue, civic offices and public square.

The performance venue will include two auditoriums, dance and drama studios, educational facilities and a bar and cafe area.

It is anticipated that the first phase of the development should be open by the summer of 2013, 18 months after the original scheduled completion date.

Peter Davies, Mayor of Doncaster, said: "Watching this movie brings the scheme to life. It shows people interacting with the new performance venue and other developments. It's a real eye opener."

Michael Broadhead project director for Muse Developments which is running the regeneration project, said: "The digital animation brings together a collection of architectural images to demonstrate the civic offices and new performance venue within regenerated surroundings and helps to reveal how it will re-shape Waterdale."

The film can now be viewed on the Doncaster Council website.

Coun Jonathan Wood, Doncaster Council's cabinet member for business and regeneration, said: "Big changes are on their way in Waterdale and thanks to this film people can get inside the new quarter and see how they will benefit from this transformational project. The area should become a destination that attracts visitors and business to the town."