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Bridgefield - Stockport’s Future Unveiled At Exhibition
New exhibition suite opens Wednesday 17th October.
An exhibition designed to encourage public feedback on plans for the £500 million Bridgefield scheme to transform the centre of Stockport opens this week.
The Future Bridgefield Exhibition Suite, at 8 Brown Street, opens its doors for the first time on Wednesday 17 October to showcase how the scheme may look and to gauge public opinion as plans progress.
Developer Lend Lease, working in partnership with Stockport Council, is inviting local residents and businesses to visit the exhibition suite and share their thoughts on the proposed Bridgefield development.
As well as creating 2,000 jobs, the proposed Bridgefield development is expected to include 650,000 sq ft of retail, 80,000 sq ft of leisure and dining outlets, a multi-screen cinema, 250 residential apartments, as well as 1,750 car parking spaces.
Lend Lease Development Director Keith Redshaw commented:
“The opening of the exhibition suite marks the beginning of a formal consultation process taking place before plans are submitted to Stockport Council.
“It’s crucial with a scheme of this size and scope that local people get a chance to view the emerging plans and voice their opinions before we go to the next stage.
“The feedback we receive will be invaluable and will help to shape the final plans as we share our vision for the future of Stockport with as many people as possible.”
The Bridgefield scheme is central to Future Stockport, the council’s vision for the town centre and the site is adjacent to Merseyway Shopping Centre and the M60 motorway. If the development goes ahead, construction would start in 2010 and be completed in 2013.
Councillor Sue Derbyshire, Stockport Counci’s Executive Member for Regeneration, said: "The Bridgefield scheme is at the heart of the Council's masterplan for the town centre, Future Stockport. The development has the potential to change the face of Stockport and make the town centre a real destination in which to live, work and shop. I urge everyone to take a look at the proposals and help influence the future of our town centre."
The Future Bridgefield Exhibition Suite, at 8 Brown Street in Stockport town centre, is open from Wednesday 17 October until 10 November between 10.00 and 16.00 Monday to Saturday with late opening until 19.00 on Thursdays. Visitors can see a 3D model of the proposed development, view information panels and ask for more information. Feedback forms are also available to capture visitor’s comments and suggestions.
£500m town centre developers here to do the real business.
Peter Devine
17/10/2007
A £500 million development in the town centre - involving a land mass the size of 20 football pitches - was launched on Monday.
The Bridgefield development is set to transform the centre of the town and give a new lease of life to Prince’s Street, with up to 650,000 sq ft of retail space, 80,000 sq ft of leisure and dining - including a multi-screen cinema - 250 residential apartments and 1,750 car parking spaces.
It is claimed the development will also help create up to 2,000 permanent jobs
The launch was attended by Stockport Council leader, Councillor Dave Goddard, planning officials and the representatives from the authority's preferred developer, Lend Lease.
The event also included an exhibition at 8 Brown Street, which is currently open to members of the public to give their opinion on the massive development.
Keith Redshaw, Lend Lease development director, said the finance was in place to get the scheme on site by 2010, with work set to be completed by 2013.
Mr Redshaw said: "We think that this is so important to show that we have a presence in Stockport. We are here to do business and we mean business.
"It's crucial with a scheme of this size and scope that local people get a chance to view the emerging plans and voice their opinions before we go to the next stage. The feedback we receive will be invaluable and will help shape the final plan as we share our vision for the future of Stockport with as many people as possible."
Coun Goddard said the plan was going to be the largest development for more than half a century adding: "People will be able to look at the drawings, plans and model and see what is happening in the town, and the difference it will make to Stockport."
Councillor Sue Derbyshire, the executive member for regeneration, said: "The Bridgefield scheme is at the heart of the council's masterplan for the town centre, Future Stockport. The development has the potential to change the face of Stockport and make the town centre a real destination in which to live, work and shop. I urge everyone to take a look at the proposals and help influence the future of our town."
The exhibition is open until November 10 between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday, with a late opening until 7pm on Thursdays at 8, Brown Street
http://www.futurebridgefield.co.uk/flash/welcome.html
Bridgefield - Stockport’s Future Unveiled At Exhibition
New exhibition suite opens Wednesday 17th October.
An exhibition designed to encourage public feedback on plans for the £500 million Bridgefield scheme to transform the centre of Stockport opens this week.
The Future Bridgefield Exhibition Suite, at 8 Brown Street, opens its doors for the first time on Wednesday 17 October to showcase how the scheme may look and to gauge public opinion as plans progress.
Developer Lend Lease, working in partnership with Stockport Council, is inviting local residents and businesses to visit the exhibition suite and share their thoughts on the proposed Bridgefield development.
As well as creating 2,000 jobs, the proposed Bridgefield development is expected to include 650,000 sq ft of retail, 80,000 sq ft of leisure and dining outlets, a multi-screen cinema, 250 residential apartments, as well as 1,750 car parking spaces.
Lend Lease Development Director Keith Redshaw commented:
“The opening of the exhibition suite marks the beginning of a formal consultation process taking place before plans are submitted to Stockport Council.
“It’s crucial with a scheme of this size and scope that local people get a chance to view the emerging plans and voice their opinions before we go to the next stage.
“The feedback we receive will be invaluable and will help to shape the final plans as we share our vision for the future of Stockport with as many people as possible.”
The Bridgefield scheme is central to Future Stockport, the council’s vision for the town centre and the site is adjacent to Merseyway Shopping Centre and the M60 motorway. If the development goes ahead, construction would start in 2010 and be completed in 2013.
Councillor Sue Derbyshire, Stockport Counci’s Executive Member for Regeneration, said: "The Bridgefield scheme is at the heart of the Council's masterplan for the town centre, Future Stockport. The development has the potential to change the face of Stockport and make the town centre a real destination in which to live, work and shop. I urge everyone to take a look at the proposals and help influence the future of our town centre."
The Future Bridgefield Exhibition Suite, at 8 Brown Street in Stockport town centre, is open from Wednesday 17 October until 10 November between 10.00 and 16.00 Monday to Saturday with late opening until 19.00 on Thursdays. Visitors can see a 3D model of the proposed development, view information panels and ask for more information. Feedback forms are also available to capture visitor’s comments and suggestions.
£500m town centre developers here to do the real business.
Peter Devine
17/10/2007
A £500 million development in the town centre - involving a land mass the size of 20 football pitches - was launched on Monday.
The Bridgefield development is set to transform the centre of the town and give a new lease of life to Prince’s Street, with up to 650,000 sq ft of retail space, 80,000 sq ft of leisure and dining - including a multi-screen cinema - 250 residential apartments and 1,750 car parking spaces.
It is claimed the development will also help create up to 2,000 permanent jobs
The launch was attended by Stockport Council leader, Councillor Dave Goddard, planning officials and the representatives from the authority's preferred developer, Lend Lease.
The event also included an exhibition at 8 Brown Street, which is currently open to members of the public to give their opinion on the massive development.
Keith Redshaw, Lend Lease development director, said the finance was in place to get the scheme on site by 2010, with work set to be completed by 2013.
Mr Redshaw said: "We think that this is so important to show that we have a presence in Stockport. We are here to do business and we mean business.
"It's crucial with a scheme of this size and scope that local people get a chance to view the emerging plans and voice their opinions before we go to the next stage. The feedback we receive will be invaluable and will help shape the final plan as we share our vision for the future of Stockport with as many people as possible."
Coun Goddard said the plan was going to be the largest development for more than half a century adding: "People will be able to look at the drawings, plans and model and see what is happening in the town, and the difference it will make to Stockport."
Councillor Sue Derbyshire, the executive member for regeneration, said: "The Bridgefield scheme is at the heart of the council's masterplan for the town centre, Future Stockport. The development has the potential to change the face of Stockport and make the town centre a real destination in which to live, work and shop. I urge everyone to take a look at the proposals and help influence the future of our town."
The exhibition is open until November 10 between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday, with a late opening until 7pm on Thursdays at 8, Brown Street
http://www.futurebridgefield.co.uk/flash/welcome.html