Salboy unveils 76-storey Viadux phase two 

The skyscraper is the tallest building ever proposed in the city, overtaking Renaker’s 71-storey Lighthouse, and features 780 apartments. 

Salboy’s plans for Viadux phase two come as contractor Domis nears completion of the first phase, a 375-apartment, 40-storey building on the former Bauer Millet site off Albion Street. The skyscraper will joined to phase one via a podium.

As well as a 76-storey tower, the second phase features a 23-storey block that will provide 120 affordable properties. 

A consultation website set up for the scheme states that phase two of Viadux “will become the focal point of this cluster of tall buildings and provide a make a visually striking addition to Manchester’s skyline”.

Salboy’s mammoth Viadux plans are a significant departure from what was originally proposed in phase two – a 263,000 sq ft 15-storey office. 

Place North West reported in October 2022 that Salboy was exploring swapping out the office element in favour of more homes. 

More than a year on, that vision has been realised as the developer seeks to submit a planning application for the project in the coming weeks. Subject to planning approval, Salboy aims to be on site in 2024.

An affordable housing block would be built alongside the 76-storey tower. Credit: via consultation

A consultation on the Viadux phase two proposals is now open and will run until 22 December. 

Have your say on the proposals

SimpsonHaugh is the architect and Deloitte is the planning consultant. 

Salboy’s Viadux marks the next chapter in the transformation of Manchester’s skyline.

For 12 years, Beetham Tower, which sits next to Viadux, was Manchester’s tallest building. Renaker’s South Tower took the crown in 2018 and the same developer tabled plans earlier this year for a 71-storey building that would overtake it.

It is not just Manchester where developers are reaching for the stars. Neighbouring Salford has seen several tall schemes proposed in recent years, including plans for a 240-metre tower at Regent Park.