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Category: Trafford Quays

  • Consultation on first phase of Stretford to Quays cycleway

    Consultation on first phase of Stretford to Quays cycleway

    Long waited movement on the Stretford to Quays cycleway seems imminent as the Wharfside Way element is being put out to consultation.

    Media City – Stretford Cycleway

    Got to admit that travelling from the stadium, I’d normally take John Gilbert Way to get to Fraser Place but I can see that this route serves a lot more.

    From a purely technical point of view, the plans include Trafford’s first iteration of designed ‘Sparrow’ crossings. The fact that the Sparrow name is being applied here is nice because it came out a conversation local cyclist Sam Tate was having. So, it’s ours and there are worse things to be famous for.

  • Exciting New Quayside Destination

    Exciting New Quayside Destination

    This looks tremendous. Plans have been approved to bring a new food and beverage destination utilising shipping containers and focusing on independents. It’ll be facing us, so just over the footbridge and no cars.

    The first traders to be based in the unique, waterfront setting next to the Lowry Theatre, will be ready to serve customers by Christmas with the line-up featuring start-up brands and operators across six units.

    Along the waterside and overlooking the iconic view of Manchester United, The Millennium Bridge and the Imperial War Museum, there will be new terraces for outdoor dining balanced with attractive landscaping.

    As well as the new outdoor space there will be an independent food hall and community space which will provide a platform for start-ups as well as nurture and support new, homegrown talent.

    As part of the plans, the food court is being upgraded and given a fresh new overhaul and will be complete by early summer.

    Media City Press Release
  • More New Homes for Trafford Wharf?

    More New Homes for Trafford Wharf?

    It’s reported that Hilti, are moving their UK headquarters from Trafford Wharf Road into central Manchester. The site they’re vacating is a large one and it’s being marketed as suitable for residential.

    It could be that this site together with the twin towers of No1 Old Trafford, next door is providing up to 800 new homes (given this is a slightly larger site).

    I’ve asked for updates from the council officers. It’s early days but it’s not out of the question that yet more could follow. Up to now that area has largely been focused on offices. The market has changed and we’ll want to keep an eye on developments. It’s an area with excellent transport links with investment in walkability and cycling on the Salford side. I can see a lot going for it, but we’ve got to make sure that services like GPs, Dentists and Schools can meet demand.

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