NLG – the team behind some of the North West’s most exciting and renowned restaurants, bars and entertainment venues – will manage and curate the offer within the new market hall, bringing a best-in-class experience to the heart of Wigan town centre.

The announcement comes as Wigan Council releases the first visuals of the new market hall: a bright, colourful and contemporary space featuring a blend of traditional market traders, a bakery, coffee shop, bars and a vibrant food hall.

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said: “This redevelopment is bringing the market back to the heart of the town centre, and I am delighted to be announcing this new operator during the nationwide Love Your Local Market campaign.

“Wigan has been a proud market town for centuries and we want to see our market survive and thrive into the future. It will play a vital role in bringing people into town, supporting local business and building community when it opens late next year.

“There is so much happening across our town – the redevelopment of Civic, Cotton Works at Eckersley Mill, STACK at the former Debenhams – making Wigan the place to be, live, work and visit.”**

Chris Hextall, who is leading the scheme for MM Management, said: “This is a pivotal step forward for Fettlers and for Wigan. The appointment of NLG is fantastic news, and we look forward to working closely with the team as the new market takes shape.”

Carl Fraenkl-Rietti, Managing Director of NLG, added:
“This will be one of the North’s best and most creative markets and food halls, putting Wigan proudly on the map not only for its food but for its incredible people for generations to come. Its location is superb, and we look forward to delivering a standout experience for traders, visitors and locals — a market they can be truly proud of.”

About Fettlers

Fettlers is the new name for the former Wigan Galleries site, now being transformed by Cityheart on behalf of Wigan Council into a major new town centre destination. It is one of Greater Manchester’s most ambitious regeneration schemes, delivering:

• New homes

• A 144-bed Hampton by Hilton hotel

• Retail and leisure facilities

• A modern new market hall with bars and a food hall

Following a Development Agreement signed in June 2021, demolition began in 2022 and completed in early 2024. Galliford Try has been appointed to deliver phase one of construction, including a 70,000 sq ft market hall and food court, basement, and associated infrastructure.

Later phases will deliver the hotel, pavilion, cinema and leisure building, followed by more than 400 new homes across several residential buildings.

Once complete, Fettlers will include a multi-media leisure centre featuring cinemas, multi-lane bowling, indoor mini-golf, a climbing wall, virtual leisure, bars and restaurants, and new landscaped public realm including an events square.

For more information visit fettlers.co.uk

Phase One of the scheme will deliver 63 high-quality two- and three-bedroom affordable homes, offered through a mix of shared ownership and rental tenures to meet significant local demand.

The development forms part of a transformational masterplan to regenerate 20 acres of former industrial land in Halebank, Widnes. When complete, the wider scheme will provide more than 300 new homes across multiple phases, turning a long-standing brownfield site—formerly home to Stobart and Tarmac operations, into a sustainable and thriving residential neighbourhood.

Following Cityheart’s appointment as Halton Borough Council’s development partner in 2022, the site has undergone extensive redesign and land remediation led by specialist contractor P.P. O’Connor. Sustainability has been a core design priority, with homes benefitting from enhanced thermal performance, photovoltaic solar panels and air source heat pumps.

MM Management Services is proud to be part of the core project team delivering this major programme alongside Corstorphine & Wright (architect), Curtins (engineer), Zerum (planner), DEP (landscape architect) and TACE (MEP).

Further updates on Phase Two will be released later this year.

]]> https://www.mm-managementservices.co.uk/we-celebrate-the-launch-of-stockports-interchange-apartments-with-party-in-the-park/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:22:06 +0000 https://www.mm-managementservices.co.uk/?p=4854 Some of Stockport’s newest residents joined our client CityRise and  delivery partners – including MM Management, Willmott Dixon, Stockport Council, GMCA, Stockport MDC, TfGM and many others – to celebrate the official opening of the Interchange apartments , with a party at the award-winning scheme.

Guests celebrated the official opening of Stockport’s landmark residence which sits above the new transport interchange for the town.

Since the 196-unit build to rent scheme completed in May over 150 of the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments are now let or reserved and many of the residents joined the team to celebrate the opening.

Interchange Apartments was formally opened by the Mayor of Stockport Suzanne Wyatt followed by an afternoon of entertainment, music, food and drinks in the private garden and adjacent park. The entertainment was organised by Strawberry Radio’s Paul Taylor, who coordinates many events across Stockport including ‘Hits on the Pitch’ – Stockport’s popular annual music festival.

The modern and attractive transport hub is redefining the town’s connectivity and contains a new two-acre park, recently named as Viaduct Park, new walking and cycling links to the railway station and the town centre and is the first phase of the transformational regeneration of Stockport Town Centre West.

The Interchange has been delivered on time and on budget by Stockport Council, Transport for Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, alongside construction company Willmott Dixon.

And in a further boost to Stockport’s £1bn town centre regeneration journey, this summer the landmark new 14-storey residential development with 196 one and two-bedroom apartments and commercial space will open as part of the scheme, developed by Cityheart and Rise Homes.  MM Management is proud to be working as residential operators’ representative on this landmark scheme.

The park is the first of its kind in the UK and provides a green space for residents from across the borough to enjoy, featuring play equipment, festoon lighting and an events pavilion that will help to connect neighbourhoods and communities.

Under construction since 2021, the £140m Interchange has sustainability at its heart – opening up public transport and active travel options to people from across the area, improving air quality and reducing congestion.

It features a host of green technologies including a ‘blue-roof’ rainwater attenuation system and an array of photo voltaic panels.

The project represents an innovative approach to development, combining transport improvements, residential development and the creation of new green space – helping support the objectives of Stockport Council, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and GMCA.

The residential and commercial element of the scheme will welcome residents and businesses in June.

Designed by JM Architects, the Hampton by Hilton hotel will be a six-storey building located off Market Street in Wigan’s town centre and will be managed and operated by Leaf Hospitality.

The hotel bedrooms will be complemented by a gym on level one overlooking the new square with the main reception area and dining space on the ground floor. Each accommodation level will also have accessible rooms and secure parking will be available for guests. Leaf Hospitality anticipates employing more than 60 staff at the new hotel, providing a range of job opportunities for local residents.

The hotel is one of the most important elements brought forward under the Galleries redevelopment masterplan, helping to create the critical evening and weekend footfall required to bring new visitors back into the heart of the town centre. The hotel will be located directly opposite the bus station entrance of New Market Street and is within 500 yards of both town centre train stations.

The announcement is the latest development for the multi-phase regeneration scheme since demolition work was concluded on time in February and main contractor Galliford Try was announced for phase one last week.

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said: “Following last week’s announcement of Galliford Try as our new development partner for the first phase of building work, it is really exciting to welcome Hilton to this multimillion pound redevelopment.

“This is a well-known and prestigious brand coming to Wigan. It demonstrates the confidence that investors, businesses and partners have with a new market hall, cinema, bowling alley, bars and restaurants, alongside the Hampton by Hilton, coming to our town centre.”

Graham Dodd, Managing Director Development, Hilton UK & Ireland, said: “Our partnership with Wigan Council marks an exciting new chapter, as part of Hilton’s growing presence in the North West. We were impressed by the Council and Cityheart’s vision to provide a thriving new retail, leisure, commercial and residential destination and are excited to be part of Wigan’s transformation. We look forward to welcoming guests to Hampton by Hilton and showcasing the town’s great potential to our global network.”

Warren Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Cityheart commented: “The introduction of a high-quality hotel for Wigan centre is a key part of the agreed masterplan and will be critical to the rejuvenation of the town by increasing and raising the standard of accommodation available.  Hilton is one of the world’s most recognised hotel brands. Within its portfolio, Hampton by Hilton is a strong and well-respected brand and we are incredibly pleased to have secured it for Wigan as we look to create a vibrant and enticing town centre offering for visitors and local people alike.”

P.P.O’Connor is currently on site, making significant progress in preparing the cleared site for delivery of phase one, which includes the Hampton by Hilton hotel, a new market hall and food court.

This initial phase will be closely followed with the construction of the Pavilion building and the MMC followed by 464 homes across seven new residential buildings and a retirement living complex.

We are delighted to announce that the demolition phase of the £135m Wigan Galleries redevelopment programme is now complete. MM Management is providing Employers Agent, and Quantity Surveying services for the scheme.

BCEGI, working with specialist demolition contractor Rhodar Industrial Services Limited, were appointed to undertake the first stage of the works and an eighteen-month phased programme of demolition across the 41,000 m sq site began in July 2022 and successfully completed this week.

That work has now concluded on schedule and specialist groundwork contractor P.P. O’Connor has been appointed to undertake the next phase of ground enabling works, ahead of a main contractor for the development of phase one being appointed in the coming weeks. P.P O’Connor has made an immediate start on site and will be undertaking archaeology and site investigation works in the coming weeks.

Commenting on the landmark milestone for the development Warren Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Cityheart said: “BCEGI has undertaken an extensive programme of very complex and carefully sequenced site remediation and demolition works which has progressed at pace over the last year and a half. Managing and maintaining the programme over such a complex space is testament to the fantastic work BCEGI and Rhodar have delivered in clearing and levelling this complex site, paving the way for the first phase of construction work which will commence in the coming months.”

Commenting on their involvement with the next stage of the Galleries development, Charmaine O’Connor, CEO at P.P. O’Connor, said: “We are pleased to support our long-standing client Cityheart with this major redevelopment project and look forward to helping to deliver the next phase of works.”

Leader of Wigan Council, Councillor David Molyneux MBE, said: “We’re really pleased with the progress of the former Galleries scheme so far and look forward to working with P.P.O’Connor on this important next phase.

“A key priority for us on this project is to ensure maximum return on our investment by securing opportunities for local skills and employment and I’m pleased local residents are already reaping those benefits.”

During the demolition phase Rhodar employed a variety of techniques including large scale mechanical machinery and hand demolition to protect the adjacent Grade II listed structures.
Up to 50 operatives have been working on the demolition phase including two of Rhodar’s youngest employees as part of their apprenticeships. Rhodar has also been working with local church groups, charities and youth organisations as well as offering local employment opportunities for site and office staff.

With a focus on the highest levels of sustainability, materials have been reused to create development platforms for the new buildings and over 10,000 roof slates have been reclaimed for re-use, together with 1,000 tonnes of mixed metals, 60,000 tonnes of bricks and concreate hard core for re-use.

Cityheart were appointed by Wigan Council as its strategic development partner for the £135m redevelopment of The Galleries shopping centre in June 2021. Since the Development Agreement was signed a hybrid planning consent for the full site has been secured.

The first phase of the development is set to start this year and will deliver a new market hall and food court, a new 144-bedroom hotel and the basement and associated infrastructure. This initial phase will be closely followed with the commencement of construction for the Pavilion building and the Cinema and Leisure space.

The project, in partnership with West Northamptonshire council (WNC) was procured via the Pagabo National Developer led Mixed Use Framework and will deliver a transformational and ambitious scheme for the town centre.

Situated at the entrance of the town from Northampton’s railway station, the scheme is one of the largest brownfield developments in the county with two sites totalling five acres. Work is anticipated to start in 2025.

Andrew Sanderson, development director at Cityheart said “This superb site will open up the gateway to the town centre from the rail station and will be transformational for Northampton.  It will deliver waterside residences and highly sustainable workspace, enhancing the living experience for people in the town centre. Cityheart is extremely proud to be appointed as preferred developer.

“We have worked with Michael and his team at MM Management for a number of years, and when selecting a project manager and quantity surveyor for the project, they were our first choice.”

Michael Beverley, managing director at MM Management added “This is an incredibly exciting project for MM Management to be working on, alongside Cityheart.  We have a wealth of experience on delivering large scale multi use schemes and we look forward to commencing work.”

We are delighted to have worked with the team on this fantastic project, which has delivered 190 rooms for Hartpury University.

MM Management Services represented Cityheart as employer’s agent, initially under a design and build contract with Midas Construction. Following the demise of Midas Construction, Cityheart had to quickly move to a Construction Management contract, appointing Vitruvius, a move that allowed the rooms to be complete in time for the student intake.

The company, who was established in 2019, has opened its first office at Elizabeth House in Wigan Pier Quarter adjacent to the town centre, taking 1000 sq. ft to accommodate its growing team. MM Management currently employs nine people and has grown significantly over the past two years, thanks to a number of high-profile projects in the region.

MM Management is currently working as employers agent and quantity surveyor on the £130million regeneration of Wigan Galleries, working closely with Wigan Council and developer Cityheart.  It is also working on projects with national developer Moda, including New Garden Square in Birmingham and CityRise Interchange Homes on the development of Stockport Interchange.

Director and head of the North West office, Chris Hextall commented: “We are incredibly focussed on ensuring we have a specialist team of highly experienced construction consultants and securing the office space in Wigan provides us with the space needed for our continued expansion in the region”.

“We have recently made several new appointments, the majority of whom, are located in and around the Wigan area, and we realised that now was the time to set down roots in the heart of the town.

“One of our largest scale projects is the redevelopment of Wigan Galleries, and being in close proximity is particularly advantageous to us.”

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council said “Chris and his team are working on the Galleries redevelopment, a hugely exciting and important project for our town and it’s great to welcome them to Elizabeth House; part of the Wigan Metropolitan Development Company (WMDC).

“The WMDC provides affordable office and industrial space in Wigan borough, enabling us to create places for companies to make and grow their home here.”

MM Management managing director Michael Beverley added: “MM Management currently has a pipeline of projects totalling in excess of £285m construction value that are located across the country from Glasgow down to Kingston.

“The connectivity that Wigan has to the rest of the UK due to the West Coast Main Line is a huge draw for us as we have also have employees based in Glasgow.”

“We are delighted to be committing to Wigan and look forward to growing our team further.”

MM is currently recruiting quantity surveyors and project managers based at Elizabeth House, for further details contact the office on 01942 926665.

The 14-storey building is part of a major £1bn investment in Stockport, which includes a new transport interchange and the creation of additional public green space. MM management are working as the residential operators representative for CityRise Interchange Homes – a joint venture between Cityheart and Rise Homes.

The main framework of the residential scheme, which will house 196 high-quality apartments, has now been completed, marking another significant milestone in the transformation of the town centre.  

Key stakeholders and local leaders celebrated the milestone with a ‘topping out ceremony’ on the roof of the new residential building Tuesday, 23 May including directors from MM Management Chris Hextall and John McGuinness.

Attendees included Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, Stockport Council Leader, Cllr Mark Hunter, and representatives from GMCA, TfGM, Willmott Dixon, Cityheart, Stockport Council and other key partners involved in the scheme. 

The Mayor took part in a signing to mark the occasion alongside Max Longdon a local 22-year-old care leaver who through Willmott Dixon’s Building Lives Academy on-site has been gained qualifications and help getting into employment. 

The residential scheme is being developed by CityRise Interchange Homes – a joint venture between Cityheart and Rise Homes – and sits in the hub of the new transport interchange.  

The apartments are ideally situated for those wanting easy access to Manchester city centre and London thanks to their proximity to both rail and bus links, while also being just a short walk from the local amenities in Stockport town centre.   

All 196 apartments, comprising of 126 two-bed and 70 one-bed properties, will be available to rent once completed.  Residents will also have access to a shared garden area.

In addition, a ground floor retail space will provide an opportunity for businesses to take advantage of this central location, as well as five commercial units facing onto the new park. 

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “The regeneration of Stockport town centre is really gathering pace and I’ve been impressed with the residential offering so far. 

“The development will provide the area with much-needed homes for rent in the heart of the town with fantastic transport connections to Manchester city and the capital. 

“I was delighted to take part in the signing along with partners to celebrate this milestone.” 

The Interchange project, which represents part of a major £1bn investment in Stockport, is being delivered by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Stockport Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in conjunction with contractor Willmott Dixon. 

Due to open in 2024, Stockport Interchange forms a core part of the Town Centre West regeneration district, a 130-acre site, being driven forward by Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), that will see 4,000 new homes, leisure space, workspace and amenities delivered alongside these major transport and infrastructure improvements.  

Once complete, the Interchange will be a key transport hub for the city-region and part of the Bee Network – the vision for a fully-integrated London-style, transport network in Greater Manchester.

Warren Taylor and Nigel Rawlings of joint venture development partner CityRise Interchange Homes added: “This landmark residential development is incredibly important as the first project in the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation’s regeneration plans, signifying the ambitions of the Council.  

“On reaching this key milestone, we can see the tremendous impact that our development will have on the Stockport skyline.  

“Critically for Stockport’s local residents, the interchange connects the train station via its link to the heart of the town centre via the new park. It’s fantastic to see the structure really taking shape.”   

Other progress made on site in recent weeks includes the completion of the Interchange structural frame, the installation of the concrete frame for the podium park and work starting on the spiral cycling and walking ramp. The structural frame for the Mersey Pavilion has also been built.