The £33 million scheme to enhance Bury Outdoor Market and build a new multi-functional flexi hall has officially commenced.
A ‘groundbreaking’ ceremony was held earlier this week to mark the start of building work which will boost the facilities at the world-famous market, whilst also creating opportunities for future live performance, pop-up trading, and food and drink festivals.
The new building will also include a new café bar, an area dedicated to office functions and space dedicated for business and community use.
The event was hosted by VINCI Building, the main contractor for the project and attended by Leader of Bury Council and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth, Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, together with Councillor Charlotte Morris (Cabinet Member, Culture, Economy and Skills) and ward councillors for Bury East, Councillor Ummrana Farooq and Councillor Gavin McGill.
Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth,said: “Bury Market is a historic and integral part of our town centre and a staple of our borough.
“The new flexi hall and enhancements to the outdoor market, offer an exciting opportunity to boost and futureproof our famous market.
“The enhanced market will continue to support existing customers but by adding to the overall offer and expanding the diversity of groups who use it we can be confident our market can continue to go from strength to strength for many years to come.
“The scheme will also pave the way for further regeneration of Bury town centre, with much more to come with our ambitious plans for Mill Gate and the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bury Interchange.”
The outdoor market will have new oversailing roof canopies above the stalls and pedestrian walkways, while access improvements will create a more visible, high-profile entrance to the market, together with greater links to the Bury Interchange, Bury College, the Mill Gate shopping centre and Kay Gardens.
