The Salford based developer Watson has submitted plans for a £100m regeneration scheme to transform a key gateway site in Bolton town centre.
The plans will see The 7.5-acre Church Wharf site turned into a new neighbourhood with 415 homes, a 130-bed hotel, and commercial space for shops, bars and restaurants.
Work is expected to start this summer, subject to planning, with phased completion by 2029.
Rob Watson, director of Watson, said: “Church Wharf is not just about new buildings, it’s about revitalising Bolton town centre with much-needed housing, dynamic commercial and leisure spaces, together with a hotel that will bolster the local economy, enhancing the lives of the community.
“As members of the Bolton community, we are proud to be part of Bolton Town Centre’s regeneration master plan. We are committed to making a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities we serve.”
The scheme is being backed by £5m from the Greater Manchester Brownfield Housing Fund and forms a key piece in Bolton’s town centre masterplan
Once complete, it will support over 1,000 residents and is expected to pump £7m in annual spending into the local economy.
