Plans for development activity within the Western Gateway Development Zone across parts of Salford and Trafford have taken a step forward with the creation of the Western Gateway Development Zone
The zone will include key development sites of Port Salford, Trafford Waters and New Carrington.
The ambitious plans will bring together two Local Authorities (Salford and Trafford) and GMCA alongside partners to bring focus to an area that can deliver significant growth at pace and help to unlock barriers to this growth.
In Salford, sites in the proposed MDZ could create more than 5,000 new jobs, up to 511,000 square meters of employment space, and pump £6.4m into the city through business rates.
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, said: “Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years and approval of the dynamic Western Gateway Development Zone is a significant step forward for future growth in Salford, Trafford and Greater Manchester.
“Our city is changing and growing, and we are determined to build on the success that has been achieved with new and innovative opportunities with our partners that will ensure the city’s economic expansion and also benefit our communities.
“It is vital we continue our plans to regenerate and revitalise areas across Salford, which will provide the infrastructure to create thriving, well-connected communities with green spaces and much improved transport links. With investment from public and private sector partners and Government, we can create much-needed homes and high-quality jobs that local people deserve.
“This is a long-term plan and together with our colleagues at Trafford Council and the GMCA, it means we can secure significant infrastructure investment for this part of the region, while also creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive city.”
