Multi-million pound plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford stadium have moved another step forward with the appointment of consortium to design a strategic master plan.
A consortium, led by architects Allies and Morrison, will carry out Trafford Council’s plan to revitalise Trafford Wharfside, leading to thousands of new homes and jobs in the area
will focus on the adjoining neighbourhood, especially the waterfront opposite Media City. Situated within easy reach of Manchester City centre and well served by public transport, the Wharfside area presents tremendous opportunity for future growth and development, as well as commercial and leisure facilities.
The consortium, which also includes SLA landscape, Civic Engineers and property specialists JLL, was appointed following an intensive tender exercise.
It will work with Trafford Council alongside Manchester United Football Club, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), a proposed Mayoral Development Corporation and other key partners to deliver a transformational and sustainable international destination for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors. The master plan is aimed to be completed early next year.
Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration, said:
“The Old Trafford Regeneration is one of the biggest growth opportunities in the country and will be fantastic for our borough. New homes, new neighbourhoods, new businesses, new jobs, new green spaces and new community facilities – all within walking distance of public transport.
“A lot of publicity has been about Manchester United’s new stadium – this regeneration will complement those plans, and our master plan will be central to shaping the future of this area. We are delighted to be starting the master planning in earnest and look forward to working with the project team to deliver a comprehensive vision for the neighbourhood.”
Paul Eaton, Partner at Allies and Morrison, added:
“Trafford Wharfside has been recognised for some time as a focus for regeneration in the city, with the potential to become a thriving new neighbourhood. Our team will shape a proposal for the area that realises this exciting potential; a sustainable, deliverable vision that integrates new homes and employment with sport, supporting Trafford’s aspirations and ambitions for the future.
“This is a huge opportunity for Trafford, for the city and for our Manchester studio. We are delighted with this appointment and look forward to working with the Council and its partners.”
