Plans Unveiled For New Salford Skyscraper
Daniel Bracewell • 28 April 2021
A major new residential construction project has been unveiled for the Greengate area of Salford, featuring a 36-storey skyscraper.
Developer BDP has submitted plans for the tower
on a site at Gorton Street, with the building set to include 485 co-living apartments and a 171-bed hotel.
The £45 million scheme is being devised with Progressive Living Developments and also incorporates eight adjacent railway arches to be used for social and leisure purposes, with a deal having been reached with landowner network Rail.
It is the latest project in an area of the Salford that borders with Manchester city centre and has been extensively developed in recent years. Like central Manchester across the Irwell and other areas adjacent to it, this part of Salford has seen extensive residential projects and Greengate already features one 400ft skyscraper.
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Director at Progressive Living Developments David Fairclough said: “We have taken our time to design a scheme that will be an attractive, vibrant addition to the area.”
Noting that Greengate has been the subject of “huge investment” in recent years, he added: “It is transforming into a sought-after place to live, and we look forward to playing our part in its ongoing regeneration.”
Many other major apartment schemes are currently being undertaken in the area. While Manchester is continually adding to its growing collection of skyscrapers, Salford is seeing development both in central areas like Greengate and in the Quays.
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recently reported that two office blocks in the latter area are set to be demolished and replaced with new apartment developments.
Custom House and Furness House, which are located at Furness Quay, are to be bulldozed and replaced by two towers of 22 and 24 storeys respectively.
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