A new public consultation aimed at capturing locals’ views on plans for Irwell River Park will launch on 23 September.
The original Irwell River Park scheme began in 2008 with the goal of creating an active travel route between the City Centre and The Quays, along the River Irwell. The ambitious plans were developed in partnership with Manchester and Trafford Councils.
Work on the project has taken place over the years as opportunities have arisen, resulting in a range of benefits. Access to and the green space itself at Crescent Meadows was improved, as well as the river side path alongside the Urban Splash development at Springfield Lane. Work also led to securing funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to refurbish Peel Park and the transformation of Riverside at Chapel Wharf.
Through the scheme, residents have been able to take advantage of an improved network of accessible paths close to the river through New Bailey and the creation of attractive and well used public spaces within The Quays.
Other elements to be completed, have seen better connectivity between Spinningfields and New Bailey via a new bridge connection, as well as a new riverside space and pedestrian/cycling footbridge connecting with Aviva Studios, which opened in 2023 and work on improving a section of towpath beneath Stephenson’s historic rail bridge.
Following completion of the initial work, Salford City Council’s ambition has remained to further deliver projects alongside the river.
This consultation will focus on a new strategy that has recently been drafted for Irwell River Park in Salford and plans to improve access to the river.
The six-week long consultation, will invite feedback from the public, via an online survey, which can be accessed via the Salford City Council website https://www.salford.gov.uk/ from Monday 23 September.
There will also be three in-person drop in sessions at venues in this part of the city.
These public drop-in sessions will take place on:
- Tuesday 8 October, 4pm to 7pm at Salford Watersports Centre
- Thursday 10 October, 4pm to 7pm at Sacred Trinity Church
- Saturday 26 October, 11.30am to 3pm at Salford Museum and Art Gallery
