Construction work is set to begin on a temporary bus station in the external section of Heaton Lane car park ahead of work in early 2021 to transform the existing bus station into a modern transport interchange.
Work will begin from Monday 30th November, resulting in temporary closure of the outdoor areas of the car park to make space for bus services. A TfGM travelshop will also open on Mersey Square, and some on-street stops will also be created for some services to operate until the new transport interchange is complete.
Contractor Willmott Dixon has been appointed to develop first stage proposals for the transport interchange, including rooftop park, and new cycle and footbridge, connecting the site with Stockport Exchange and the train station. Potential for a town-centre tram terminus for a future link with the Greater Manchester Metrolink has also been incorporated into plans.
Alex Cropper, TfGM’s Head of Operations, said:
After the unprecedented situation faced by us all this year during the pandemic, I am delighted to be able to share some exciting news about progressing this transformational project.
“We’ve delivered an impressive array of modern interchanges over the last decade, but this is one of the most striking transport projects we’ve taken forward in a local town centre.
“It’s an exciting time for Stockport town centre and we’re determined to build the community a modern transport hub it can be proud of for many years to come.”
Cllr David Meller, Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration at Stockport Council, said:
I’m so pleased that work is now pressing on with delivering a transport hub that’s fit for the 21st century and will contribute to Stockport ‘Building Back Better’ after the pandemic.
“Our priority is to build a transport network for Stockport that reduces the number of car journeys people make. With its rooftop park and the new housing delivered as part of the Mayoral Development Corporation, Stockport Interchange will be at the heart of delivering just that.
“From encouraging people to walk and cycle to use the new park, to those living nearby to use the bus, train and, in the future, Metrolink, Stockport Interchange will make sustainable transport an attractive and viable option for more people. It can’t come soon enough.”
Located alongside the A6 and Mersey Square, the scheme forms a key part of the wider £1 billion regeneration of the town centre. Rise Homes, who delivered the Mailbox, and Cityheart Ltd have also been selected to deliver a residential project alongside the transport interchange, bringing up to 200 high quality build-to-rent apartments to Stockport town centre.
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