Work starts on £50m Stretford regeneration

Caddick Construction is on-site to deliver the first phase of Bruntwood and Trafford Council’s plans for the town centre, including the refurbishment of existing retail units and the creation of a town square.

The joint venture’s wider masterplan for Stretford will see the delivery of up to 800 homes and 7,750 sq ft for learning and non-learning institutions, as well as 140,000 sq ft of commercial space and 30,000 sq ft of leisure space.

Designed by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and Studio Mutt, phase one will see the overhaul of the 1960’s Stretford Mall.

The shopping centre’s King Street roof will be removed to create an open-air high street and town square featuring upgraded units for retailers, restaurants, and bars. These renovations will provide new signage, shopfronts, and building facades.

Plans will also see the existing multi-storey car park on-site repurposed to provide ground-floor pop-up markets, while the creation of King Street Square will deliver outdoor seating areas, market stalls, and space to host community events.

Cllr Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s executive member for economy and regeneration, said: “This work will transform Stretford Mall and create a vibrant and exciting King Street with a mix of local and national traders and businesses…

“The new King Street Square is also a fabulous addition and will become a focal point for the whole community.”

Trafford Council received £17.6m funding for its King Street proposals from the government’s £830m Future High Streets Fund.

Caddick was appointed to carry out the work on a £12.4m contract last September.

Paul Dodsworth, managing director of Caddick Construction Group said: “This landmark scheme is set to leave a lasting impression on Stretford town centre and most importantly transform the lives of those in nearby communities.

“Caddick is very pleased to have been selected as the construction partner for the scheme, and our role in Trafford Council and Bruntwood’s wider master plan for the area.”

Avison Young is the planning consultant for the scheme.

The project team also includes landscape architect Exterior Architecture, project manager Buro Four, and transport consultant Civic Engineers. DW Consulting is the structural engineer and Hydrock is the M&E consultant.

Andrea George, town centre and consumer brands director at Bruntwood, said: “Injecting life back into the heart of Stretford and creating a positive community-led culture that allows both businesses and residents to thrive is at the heart of our transformation of King Street.

“Our ambitious plans will redefine the purpose and value of the high street to encourage collaboration and create an inspiring backdrop for Stretford and its communities”, she continued.

“Bringing forward phase one of the Stretford masterplan reaffirms the joint venture’s commitment to create thriving places.”

Phase one of Bruntwood and Trafford Council’s Stretford regeneration is expected to complete in autumn 2024, with plans for 800 new homes and green space due to be submitted later this year.

To learn more about phase one of the Stretford Mall project, search for application number 107558/FUL/22 on Trafford Council’s planning portal. Plans for the wider scheme can be found at 103844/HYB/21.