Phase two of Urmston’s Eden Square on site

THE second phase of the redevelopment of Eden Square in Urmston town centre has got underway.

The project, which is a joint venture between Manchester-based Ask Developments and Trafford Council, begins on site this month and is expected to complete in September.

Retailers already signed up to occupy units within the second phase include Iceland, Aldi and Quality Save – all of whom have taken the three larger units in the scheme. This leaves just two units of 3,000 sq ft on Flixton Rd and 1,400 within the square still available.

Ask said the 3,000 sq ft unit could be subdivided into three separate stores to attract smaller, local traders to the scheme.

Leon Guyett, development director at Ask Developments, said: “This is a great start to the new year.

“We have successfully brought a number of national retailers to Urmston, however, it has always been our intention to attract local shopkeepers to the scheme too and the remaining units in phase two are flexible enough to meet the requirements of smaller tenants.

“We will continue to work with both the Urmston Partnership and the town centre management team on achieving that ambition.”

Executive councillor Mike Cornes said: “I am delighted that we have such great news for the New Year and are now able to begin work on phase two, especially as the majority has already been let.”

I look forward to seeing the second phase take shape and the tenants moving in to complete this multi-million pound development.”