Stockport’s new state-of-the-art Interchange is continuing to take shape ahead of its opening this spring.
A striking timelapse video shows how the new multi-million pound development – which features 18 bus stands with the capacity for 164 departures an hour, a new two-acre town centre park and 196 high-quality apartments – has come together since construction began in autumn 2022.
A new pedestrian and cycle route will link to the town’s rail station and the spiral ramp will link the new park to the Mersey frontage, Trans Pennine Trail and onward to the town centre, helping people to easily get around.
The park will be a unique green space that residents from all over the borough can enjoy. It will feature play equipment, festoon lighting, and an events pavilion that will help to connect Stockport’s neighbourhoods and communities.
Plans are currently in place to host an opening celebration event as part of Stockport’s Town of Culture events programme.
New photographs reveal the latest from the scheme, as its opening date fast approaches. These include progress on the spiral ramp, which will be an eye-catching feature of the mixed-use development and is due to open shortly after the new interchange and park.
Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “It’s great to see the progress that has been made in transforming the bus station into a modern state-of-the-art transport interchange.
“It won’t be long before residents and visitors can make use of the new facilities, walkways and cycling routes, and the unique rooftop park overlooking the town centre.
“It’s all part of the exciting £1 billion investment that’s underway to make Stockport an even better place in which to live, work, play and connect.
“This is just the start of the amazing things we have planned for Stockport this year.”
