Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is warning of disruption for anyone travelling by tram around the city-region on 10th and 11th May as it undertakes essential engineering work on the Bury line. Work to replace beams supporting the roof at Whitefield Tunnel means that no trams will run … [Read more...]
News for: Construction
Work begins on £20 million Marple Community Hub
Construction teams have broken ground on a £20 million new community hub in Marple, that will bring leisure, health, and library facilities to the town. Local leaders and partners on the project attended a ceremonial groundbreaking on 26th April to mark the start of construction. Funded in … [Read more...]
Record breaking turnover for Cheadle contractor
Cheadle contractor, Short Construction, has announced its turnover has exceeded £19 million as the firm celebrates its 15th anniversary. First founded in Wilmslow in 2010, the company has grown to a 37-strong workforce and is currently on site at nine projects across the North West totalling £57 … [Read more...]
Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Cityheart’s Stopford Park
Mansell Building Solutions has been appointed by Oak Construction Projects Ltd to support in the delivery of 62 apartments for Cityheart, as part of the first phase of its Stopford Park development in Stockport. Mansell will deliver full-frame, finishes and fire-stopping solutions reinforcing its … [Read more...]
Network Rail shares footage as Greek Street Bridge demolition begins
Network Rail has shared behind-the-scenes footage of the first phase of work carried out by its engineers over the Easter weekend to prepare for the demolition and replacement of the Greek Street bridge over the railway in Stockport town centre. Last month, the roundabout and parts of nearby … [Read more...]
Stockport rail passengers urged to check before travelling over Easter
Rail passengers travelling in and around Stockport over the Easter bank holiday weekend are being urged to plan their journeys as work begins on replacing the Greek Street bridge over the West Coast Mainline. Preparation for the almost £20 million project to rebuild the Greek Street bridge over … [Read more...]
Muse progresses plans for Wythenshawe regeneration
Regeneration specialist and Stockport Council's partner on the development of Stockport Exchange, Muse, have begun an engagement processes as part of a £500 million regeneration elsewhere in South Manchester. It was announced last summer that Muse had been selected to partner with Manchester City … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out ambitions for new MDCs following Stockport successes
Greater Manchester is looking to establish two additional Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs) to support major regeneration projects in the city-region. Plans have been set out for a new Northern Gateway MDC to bring forward development of 1.2 million square metres of employment space and … [Read more...]
Cityheart starts construction on second Stopford Park development
Construction of the second development has started at Cityheart’s Stopford Park scheme in Stockport. Contractor Headoffice3 has been appointed to deliver Torkington which will include 122 1- and 2-bedroom BTR apartments with a roof top terrace and residents’ lounge. Designed … [Read more...]
Greek Street Roundabout to close from 31st March ahead of year of work
The Greek Street Roundabout across the West Coast Main Line in Stockport town centre is to close from 31st March for one year as Network Rail commence a £20 million replacement of the bridge across the railway line. Work will see engineers demolish the existing bridge, built in 1958, and … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 112 new homes on former Stockport Grammar playing fields
Developer, Story Homes, and Stockport Grammar School has submitted plans to Stockport Council for 112 new homes on playing fields formerly used by the independent school. The planning application follows a public consultation in early 2024 ahead of the submission, and the exchanging of contracts … [Read more...]
£600 million investment to address national construction sector skills shortages
Ahead of her upcoming Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £600 million investment to boost training and tackle skills shortages in the construction industry. Funding will enable training of up to 60,000 skills construction workers by 2029, including joiners, bricklayers, … [Read more...]
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