£14m new Greater Manchester travel hub reaches highest point
Prestwich's £14m new travel hub has passed a significant milestone having reached its highest point.
Placemaker Muse, Bury Council, and VINCI Building came together to mark the occasion. Guests including the leader of Bury Council, cllr Eamonn O'Brien, placed their handprints in wet concrete at the top of the travel hub.
Construction of the facility is on track for completion this year. When finished, the three-storey building will provide more than 300 parking spaces, accessible bays, electric vehicle charging points and extensive cycle storage, forming part of the first phase of the wider Prestwich village centre regeneration.
O'Brien said: "Reaching this milestone is a significant moment for Prestwich and marks real progress towards our wider regeneration ambitions. The travel hub will provide essential sustainable transport infrastructure for residents and visitors while laying strong foundations for the transformation of the Longfield Centre into a vibrant village destination.
"I'd like to thank the local community for their patience and support, as we continue developing the travel hub."
The travel hub signals the start of the £100m-plus regeneration of Prestwich village centre. Proposals include new shops and cafés, a library, community facilities, a market, new green public spaces and homes.
Hugh Taylor, senior project manager at Muse, said: "Today's ceremony is a celebration of the dedication and teamwork that has driven this project forward. It's fantastic to see the first phase of the regeneration taking shape.
"We're proud to be playing our part in delivering long-term benefits for Prestwich and would like to extend our thanks to the entire project team for their continued commitment in helping us reach this point, and to the local community for their patience throughout this build."
Gary Hughes, regional director at VINCI Building, added: "This milestone is a testament to the hard work, collaboration and commitment shown by everyone involved. It has truly been a real team effort.
"It's inspiring to see the first phase of the regeneration coming to life, bringing real benefits to the Prestwich community. We're proud to support this project and would like to thank local residents for their continued support as we move forward together."