Multi-million redevelopment of town centre given the go ahead

Stockport's proposed new bus station

The multi-million-pound redevelopment of Stockport’s bus station looks set to go ahead after the scheme was approved by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

People can give their views on plans for the state-of-the-art transport interchange in the heart of the town, featuring a two-acre public park and high-quality residential development, ahead of a planning application being submitted to Stockport Council later this year.

Funded by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Stockport Council and the GMCA, the development is planned for the site of the existing bus station alongside the A6 and Mersey Square and will continue the £1bn transformation of the town.

The proposals include:

• a covered passenger concourse in the interchange with seated waiting areas

• better and easier routes to the town centre and rail station for pedestrians and cyclists. This includes upgrading the section of the Trans Pennine Trail alongside the River Mersey and interchange, and a lift between the interchange and A6

• bus and train travel information screens and a new Travelshop for tickets and information

• 20 bus stands, providing capacity for future growth in bus services

• a new town centre park and public space, with level access directly from the A6

• a residential development off Daw Bank with up to 200 apartments and car parking.

• accessible toilets in the interchange with baby changing and ‘Changing Places’* facilities

• enhanced CCTV across the interchange

• cycle parking

From Monday 2 July until Sunday 29 July 2018, TfGM and Stockport Council are asking for comments on the plans.

People can give their views through an online questionnaire at www.tfgm.com/stockport-interchange or at public information events being held in the town:

The interchange follows developments such as Stockport Exchange and Redrock.

Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “Plans for a modern transport interchange, residential development and large public park demonstrate a clear ambition for Stockport to become a key urban centre in South Manchester.

“It’s also a fantastic example of integrated town centre planning, with TfGM and Stockport Council working together to build something that will benefit an entire community. This is a key part of my Town Centre Challenge.

“Stockport is already an exciting place to live, work and socialise in and this new development will play an important role in making travel easier and supporting further regeneration.

“I’m now calling on train operators to free up land around rail stations across Greater Manchester so these areas can also be used for regeneration and redevelopment purposes, providing huge benefits for towns and districts.”

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