Local schools in Prestwich have created some eye-catching designs for the hoardings surrounding the site for the new Prestwich Travel Hub – the first phase of the ambitious £100m regeneration by Muse and Bury Council.
Butterstile and St Mary’s CE primary schools were tasked with creating artwork that showcases what Prestwich means to them, with a selection of the designs now proudly displayed around the new Travel Hub which is currently under construction.
Pupils took inspiration from the village’s landscape as well as some of its historic buildings. Butterstile Primary School undertook detailed investigations into the town’s-built environment and creatively re-produced them in fine line drawing and block printing, featuring the likes of Lady of Grace Church, and popular local restaurants and cafes.
St Mary’s primary school were given a free reign, with pieces showcasing the much-loved Prestwich Clough, the iconic yellow Bee Network tram, and the historic St Mary’s Church.
The project was led by Vinci Building, the main contractor for the travel hub, as part of theircommitment to delivering social value and working closely with the local community to create lasting benefits beyond the construction site.
The pupils joined Bury Council deputy leader, Cllr Lucy Smith at a special event to officially unveil the artwork.
Cllr O’Brien said:
“It’s been a real pleasure to meet the children and see their fantastic artwork on display at the travel hub site. Projects like this show how construction can be about more than just buildings — it’s also about creating connections with the community and inspiring the next generation. I’m proud to see Vinci delivering real social value through creativity, education, and engagement.”
Hugh Taylor, senior project director at Muse, said:
“The community has been on this journey with us from the start and it has been amazing to see the children’s creative ideas and hear about what Prestwich means to them. It was really special to get them down to site so they could see the construction firsthand and get excited about what’s to come.
“Your Prestwich is about celebrating what already makes the village so special and creating new spaces that will benefit local people for generations to come.”
