Work to get underway at Salford Central
CONTRACTORS are preparing to start on the first part of the £650m Salford Central regeneration scheme at Chapel Street.
The plans – for an area adjacent to the Bell Tower pub – include 14 houses, 83 apartments and retail units fronting onto Chapel Street. The pub will be kept and refurbished.
Known as plot E3, the area sits between Chapel Street, Islington Way, Barrow Street and Wroe Street.
It is being delivered by English Cities Fund (ECF), a joint venture between Muse Developments, Legal & General and The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) in conjunction with Salford City Council.
Phil Mayall, development director at ECF, said: “This first phase will kick-off the transformation of Chapel Street and marks the beginning of construction of the Salford Central development plans, which are set to regenerate and breathe new life into the area.
“We have been working closely with residents and community groups for a number of years to ensure the plans deliver what the people of Salford want. We are confident that the finished scheme will live up to their expectations.”
The HCA has invested £3.4m through its Get Britain Building Programme. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has also invested £3.4m from its Growing Places fund.
