Renaker powers ahead with skyscraper build
A tower crane is being installed by Renaker at Owen Street in Manchester, in preparation for the construction of the UK’s tallest building outside London, at 66 storeys, or 200 metres.
The building is one of four towers due to be delivered at Renaker’s Castlefield plot; the others will reach 52, 46 and 39 storeys respectively.
The nearby Beetham on Deansgate is 47 storeys, or 169 metres.
Renaker’s project, which started on site in June, will provide 1,508 apartments and penthouses, alongside amenities including lounges, roof garden, swimming pool, indoor tennis court, fully equipped gymnasium, treatment rooms, business facilities, 24/7 concierge and extensive basement parking.
SimpsonHaugh & Partners is the architect. The development is a revision of plans first proposed by West Properties in 2008.
Completion of the project is expected in 2020.
Next door, Beech Holdings is starting on site imminently with the construction of a 13-storey block at the corner of Deansgate and Chester Road, made up of 53 apartments. According to managing director Stephen Beech, the developer has had to book a crane from Spain in order to deliver the project, due to the high level of demand for UK equipment.
Sensational stuff for a ‘regional city’.
By Bystander
Regional city a bit of a put down and stuck in the ALL MUST HAPPEN IN LONDON mentality?
By Schwyz
Noticed that first tower crane roughly “lines up” looking south down Deansgate today. Fair view looking south!
By John S
Unfortunately to make any actual money this has to happen in London as the wages support the asking prices which support the build costs and profit. I guess to make this work, asking prices have to be £500 psf….which is nonsense. What would you prefer. A two bed flat for £350K albeit with views of Blackpool Tower. Or a 3 bed house with garden in South Manchester. I dont think this will ever get built which is a shame.
By Realist
They are building it right now – as in, as we speak they are building it.
By Gerald
It is incredible Renaker have made this work financially when seemingly no one else can – fair play, can’t wait to see it towering over the city.
By When I'm 64 (floors)