Construction company to start work on first phase of Wigan Galleries scheme
The first phase of construction for the £135m Wigan Galleries redevelopment will be undertaken by Galliford Try.
The construction company has been selected by Wigan Council’s development partner, Cityheart, to undertake the work on the project, which will deliver new homes, leisure and retail facilities as well as a modern market, food hall and hotel.
Specialist groundwork contractor P.P.O’Connor is currently on site preparing the ground for the delivery of phase one which will include the new market hall and food court, a 144-bedroom hotel, the basement and associated infrastructure.
This initial phase will be closely followed with the start of construction of the Pavilion building and the Cinema and Leisure space followed by 464 homes across seven new residential buildings and a retirement living complex.
Darren Parker, Managing Director for Galliford Try Building North West, said: “The Galleries project will create a real landmark for the town centre and we look forward to playing our part in creating high quality facilities for local people.”
Leader of Wigan Council, Cllr David Molyneux, said: “As one of the UK’s leading construction groups, with a strong track record of delivering similar schemes across the North West, I’m confident Galliford Try will be able to deliver the scheme to an exemplary standard.”
Warren Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Cityheart, said: “This is a complex, multi-phase scheme in the heart of the town and we are looking forward to seeing the key elements of this transformational project start to emerge this year.”
Cityheart was appointed by Wigan Council as its strategic development partner in June 2021. Since the Development Agreement was signed a hybrid planning consent for the full site has been secured.
