Salford City Council has approved plans for Soapworks, the £200m transformation of the former Colgate-Palmolive factory in Ordsall, Greater Manchester.
Catella APAM and Bankfoot APAM, acting on behalf of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, will revitalise the 8.5-acre site, bringing forward 578 homes, of which 78 will be affordable. The scheme, designed by Chapman Taylor, also features 137,778 sq ft of commercial and employment space surrounded by a new public park.
The developers have also committed to improving pedestrian and cycle connectivity to Salford Quays and the River Irwell corridor.
The initial vision for the site was revealed in January last year.
Andy Day, senior director at Bankfoot APAM, said: “The Soapworks represents a regeneration opportunity that delivers on Salford’s housing, employment, and sustainability ambitions.
“We are proud to help shape a place that meets the needs of both existing and future communities, and we’re grateful for the close partnership with Salford City Council in bringing this vision forward.”
Image from Chapman Taylor
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