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Well, the demise of Wythy's old (and definitely worse for wear) red bus station is fast approaching! Construction is due to start in June!

The old:


and the new:


Work set to start on Wythenshawe's brand new interchange

Construction of Wythenshawe’s new bus and tram interchange will begin soon.

Following a competitive tendering process via the North West Construction Hub (NWCH) framework, Kier Construction has been awarded the contract to construct the new interchange designed by Aedas Architects. The contract is worth approximately £5m.

The new interchange, which will be located off Poundswick Lane next to Wythenshawe Forum, is being delivered by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and is being jointly funded by TfGM and Manchester City Council.

The Interchange site has been previously occupied by Metrolink as part of the Airport Line expansion (due for completion in 2016).
Metrolink have vacated the compound and Kier Construction will now begin a short period of mobilisation. Survey and testing work will begin on site next month with construction work expected to begin in early June.

The project will involve the construction of a new bus station alongside the Wythenshawe town centre Metrolink stop and upon completion provide a multi-modal transport Interchange.

For passengers, the new interchange will offer a range of improved services, such as modern, fully-covered waiting areas, better information and ticketing facilities, a safer, more secure waiting environment and greater accessibility.

The interchange will also have a TfGM Travelshop providing tickets and information, a highly visible centralised bus supervisor’s office and cycle parking facilities.

The development will also support the wider regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre, with the release of land occupied by the current bus station on Rowlandsway playing a key role in that.

Councillor Andrew Fender, TfGM Committee Chair, said: “I’m delighted that we have reached this important milestone in the project and that people will shortly see work starting on the ground – a very real and tangible sign that their new interchange is on its way.

“It’s going to provide a modern, high quality gateway to the town centre for both bus and Metrolink passengers, improving public transport links to jobs, education and leisure with over 52,000 people working in Wythenshawe across a variety of large employers.”

Gary Wintersgill, Managing Director of Kier Construction in the north, added: “This is the second interchange being built for TfGM by Kier; Rochdale is now complete and open and we look forward to delivering another high quality building in Wythenshawe, which the local community will be proud of.”

Cllr Kate Chappell, Manchester City Council's executive member for the environment, said: "This is another important part of our joint programme of work with TfGM to deliver better, more integrated public transport in Wythenshawe. It will play a vital role in supporting regeneration in the area as well as making it easier for residents to access jobs and services across Greater Manchester."

The interchange has been developed in consultation with local bus operators, transport user groups and disability access groups.
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Here's a 'fly through' video of the future bus station:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4srkFaXjQjY
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Kier, Aedas win Metrolink job

23 Apr 2014, 08:35

Kier Construction and Aedas Architects have won the £5m contract to build the new bus station and tram stop in Wythenshawe following procurement via the North West Construction Hub.

The new interchange will be located off Poundswick Lane next to Wythenshawe Forum, and is being commissioned by Transport for Greater Manchester.

The Interchange site has been previously occupied by Metrolink as part of the Airport Line expansion, due for completion in 2016.

Metrolink has vacated the compound and Kier Construction will now begin a short period of mobilisation. Survey and testing work will begin on site next month with construction expected to begin in early June.
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I actually made a very recent pilgrimage to the iconic triangular shaped edifice that is the existing Wythenshawe bus station and noted the blockwork roadway seemed to be in poor condition in places, with a large metal plate bolted down in one section. Perhaps they do not consider that any roadway improvements are now financially justified and a "make do and mend" regime will now be in progress until the opening of the new interchange.

Being one from a considerable distance away from there, what use is envisaged for the land occupied by the current bus station.
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Paul Sidorczuk said:
Being one from a considerable distance away from there, what use is envisaged for the land occupied by the current bus station.
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I think I remember hearing talks of another fast food place, namely Burger King but I hope that's wrong!

Perhaps they could move the Wythenshawe Market here?

Anyway, here's some pictures from today. They've added a lot of fencing, some of it taking up the coach parking of the Forum.

IMG_3858 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3857 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3856 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3854 by rickybates, on Flickr

I'm eager to see some construction work starting soon!! :banana:
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Construction under way on Wythenshawe’s brand new interchange

Work to construct Wythenshawe’s new bus and tram interchange has started.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Committee Chair, Councillor Andrew Fender, and Kier Construction regional managing director, Gary Wintersgill, marked the start of the construction project by planting the first spade in the ground on Wednesday 18 June.

Designed by Aedas Architects, the new interchange is being built by Kier Construction and will be located off Poundswick Lane next to Wythenshawe Forum. The £5m contract was awarded to Kier following a competitive tendering process via the North West Construction Hub (NWCH).

The facility is being delivered by TfGM, who are jointly funding it with Manchester City Council.

The interchange site had been previously occupied by Metrolink as part of the Airport Line expansion. Metrolink vacated the compound in March this year to allow Kier Construction to carry out survey and testing work.

The project will involve the construction of a new bus station alongside the Wythenshawe town centre Metrolink stop and upon completion provide a multi-modal transport interchange.

For passengers, the new interchange will offer a range of improved services, such as modern, fully-covered waiting areas, better information and ticketing facilities, a safer, more secure waiting environment and greater accessibility.

It will also have a TfGM Travelshop providing tickets and information, cycle parking facilities and a central bus supervisor’s office to oversee the smooth running of the bus station.

The roof of the interchange will be fitted with photo voltaic (PV) panels, and LED lighting will be adopted throughout the site. This is expected to yield energy savings of over 40 per cent compared with conventional technology.

The development will also support the wider regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre, with the release of land occupied by the current bus station on Rowlandsway playing a key role in that.

Councillor Andrew Fender, TfGM Committee Chair, said: “I was delighted to be able to mark the start of construction work on this project. People will now be able to see work taking place and will be able to visually chart the development of the project.

“It’s going to provide a modern, high quality gateway to the town centre for both bus and Metrolink passengers, improving public transport links to jobs, education and leisure with over 52,000 people working in Wythenshawe across a variety of large employers.”

Gary Wintersgill, managing director of Kier Construction in the north, added: “With our first TfGM project at Rochdale now complete and operational, it’s good to be breaking ground on a further interchange scheme here in Wythenshawe. Throughout the project we will work closely with TfGM, the community and local support organisations like the Manchester GTA to ensure we deliver maximum economic benefits for the region.”

Councillor Kate Chappell, Manchester City Council's executive member for the environment, said: "This new interchange will help kick-start the regeneration of Wythenshawe and make it easier for people from the area to access jobs in the city centre and at the airport. It will also be an excellent way of demonstrating that cutting edge low carbon technology can be incorporated into large public buildings."

The interchange has been developed in consultation with local bus operators, transport user groups and disability access groups.
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Some pics from today. Construction of the foundations seems to be happening. :banana:

IMG_3916 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3917 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3918 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3919 by rickybates, on Flickr

IMG_3920 by rickybates, on Flickr
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Just a different view.
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Just a different view.
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Nice to see a well behaved and well-dressed patronage....and not a sgn of litter anywhere...:banana:
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The bus station is now off the ground

Untitled by Richardio123, on Flickr

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The bus station is now off the ground

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How will the buses stop there?:)
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An alternate view of the new interchange.
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Few pics from today :banana:

IMG_4610 by Richardio123, on Flickr

IMG_4609 by Richardio123, on Flickr

IMG_4608 by Richardio123, on Flickr

IMG_4601 by Richardio123, on Flickr
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^^ The legs look a bit wonky.
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Did you delete this because you have some more up-to-date pictorial images that were not quite ready?
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Aha It was a link of a PDF which I was unable to share due to it being on Facebook

So i downloaded it



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I'm lovin' the Spotify part! I'll be adding my suggestion shortly! :D
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Is it now time to have actual "trams in service" pictures passing the works on the new interchange?
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Quick update from me the frame for the glazing is starting to go into place









Phone photos so mediocre quality
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Quick update from me the frame for the glazing is starting to go into place.

Phone photos so mediocre quality
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Blimey, they seem to be galloping along with this one, especially noticeable since it seems to be taking forever at Altrincham and Rochdale was pretty slow too. Okay, in fairness a lot of additional site preparation was need at Rochdale but this still seems super quick.
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