Demolition of Stockport bus station begins today
After 40 years in operation, the sprawling terminus is being razed to make way for the £120m redevelopment of the site featuring a modern interchange, almost 200 apartments, and a new town centre park.
In August, a temporary bus station was established on Heaton Lane car park, paving the way for demolition work to begin.
Main contractor Willmott Dixon is working with Stockport Council, Transport for greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to deliver the project.
The scheme comprises:
- A modern bus interchange with 20 stands
- A two-acre town centre park above the interchange accessible from the A6
- A new cycle and pedestrian connecting the interchange with the train station
- 196 apartments
Cityheart and Rise are delivering almost 200 homes in Stockport. Credit: via planning documents
The apartments, a mix of one- and two-bedroom properties are to be delivered by Cityheart and Rise Homes.
The joint venture is in line to receive a £21.5m cash injection through the Housing Investment Loans Fund to kickstart the residential project.
The new interchange, which is due to open to passengers in 2024, “will act as a welcoming gateway into Stockport town centre and provide much improved facilities for bus users”, said Stephen Rhodes, customer director at TfGM.
Cllr David Meller, cabinet member for economy and regeneration at Stockport Council, said: “I’m so pleased that work is progressing to bring forward not only a transport hub but also good quality new homes and a rooftop park in the heart of the town centre for people to spend time in and enjoy.”
Nearby, Capital&Centric is redeveloping the derelict Weir Mill into 253 apartments. Stockport Council has approved those plans and intends to forward fund the scheme.
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