CENTRAL SALFORD URC
INDICATIVE OUTLINE PROGRAMME
(Excluding other associated programmes)
1. Chapel Street/The CrescentRef / Project / Type / Description / Lead body / key partners / Key outputs / Source / Cost (£000)
2006/07 / 2007/08 / 2008/09 / Later / Total
1.1 / Exchange Greengate / Development / Major project to facilitate and maximise the development opportunities arising from the key site bounded by Chapel Street, Victoria Street, Trinity Way and Blackfriars Road. Development Framework and Steering Group established. Requirements are expected to include actions to support private sector led commercial and residential development including: land assembly; public realm (Greengate Square); and new infrastructure. Currently identified as one of two possible locations in Salford for the BBC relocation. Requirements for an implementation framework and development agreement to be drawn up in 2006/07 and for initial phases of implementation (for example, commencement of CPO process). / Lead - URC / EP / Private sector
Key partners - SCC, Greengate Steering Group, Network Rail, GMPTE, private sector, MCC /
- 13ha brownfield land developed
- 2,175 residential units)
- 92,900 sq m office
- 22,600 sq m leisure and other mixed uses
- £450m private sector investment levered in
- 5,400 gross jobs accommod-ated
NWDA
SCC / 250 / 250 / 500
Other public
S106
Private / 5,000 / 15,000 / 30,000 / 400,000 / 450,000
Total / 6,250 / 18,750 / 37,500 / 410,000 / 472,500
1.2 / Chapel St/The Crescent calming – (a) calming and creation of a boulevard / Environment/Infrastructure / Major project to calm the impact of traffic on Chapel Street/The Crescent. It is expected to reduce carriageways; introduce bus priorities; improve pedestrian crossings; introduce landscaping and soften the environment. Phased works proposed to commence in 2007/08. The scheme is linked to the Integrated Transport Study (Project 5.1) and to the proposed diversion of the A6 (Project 1.2.c). / Lead - SCC
Key Partners - URC, GMPTE, NWDA /
- 1.5km highway corridor improved
- 0.5ha public realm improved
NWDA / 500 / 1,000 / 1,000 / 2,500
SCC
Other public (LTP) / 500 / 1,000 / 1,000 / 2,500
S106 / 100 / 200 / 200 / 500
Private
Total / 1,100 / 2,200 / 2,200 / 5,500
Chapel St/The Crescent calming – (b) Crescent Square / Environment / New central public square fronting the Art Gallery and taking into account the future of the Fire Station to create an important setting within The Crescent. Design work to commence in 2006/07 and implementation to commence in 2007/08. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, UOS, NWDA. /
- 1ha public realm improved
NWDA / 25 / 125 / 150 / 300
SCC / 25 / 125 / 150 / 300
Other public
S106 / 100 / 100 / 200
Private (UOS) / 100 / 100 / 200
Total / 50 / 450 / 500 / 1,000
Chapel St/The Crescent calming – (c) diversion of the A6 trunk road / Infrastructure / Major project involving the diversion of the A6 via Albion Way and an upgraded Liverpool Street into Manchester city centre via Hampson Street (B5225). Initial feasibility work has been undertaken by Urban Vision, and the feasibility of the project will be further informed by the Integrated Transport Study (Project 5.1). This Study will also consider how best to improve north-south linkages. / Lead - SCC
Partner - URC, GMPTE /
- Feasibility study leading to 1.5km of new/upgraded highway created
NWDA
SCC
Other public / 10,000 / 18,000 / 28,000
S106
Private
Total / 10,000 / 18,000 / 28,000
1.3 / Salford Central Station area – (a) Gore Street / Development / Major project for the creation of new commercial and employment opportunities adjacent to, and associated with, the improvement of Salford Central Station (Project 1.8). This is expected to involve land acquisition, land assembly, and demolition and site servicing in order to create major corporate office development opportunities. The project will be developed in association with improvement of the station itself. Detailed proposals will be drawn up in 2006/07. There are opportunities for early acquisition either in this area or the Stanley Street area. The project is likely to involve the preparation of a development framework, instigation of a CPO, and procurement of a development partner. / Lead - URC
Key partners – NWDA, SCC /
- 1.5ha brownfield land developed
- 50,000 sq m commercial floorspace
- £62.5m private sector investment
- 2,500 gross jobs accommod-ated
NWDA / 2,050 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,050
SCC
Other public
S106 / 500 / 500 / 1,000
Private / 10,000 / 52,500 / 62,500
Total / 2,050 / 3,000 / 15,500 / 53,000 / 73,550
Salford Central Station area – (b) Stanley Street / Development / Major project to facilitate and maximise the potential for new commercial and employment opportunities adjacent to, and associated with, the improvement of Salford Central Station. The project will be developed in association with improvement of the station itself (Project 1.8). The URC’s role is expected to focus on ensuring that benefits from commercial interests in development of the site are maximised. Specific consideration will be given to the future of this area as part of early feasibility work and formulation of a development framework. This project will have strong linkages with the Middlewood project, which is adjacent to this area and can be physically linked through the arches. / Lead - URC
Key partners - NWDA, SCC /
- 2.5ha brownfield land developed
- 100,000 sq m commercial floorspace
- £125m private sector investment
- 5,000 gross jobs accommod-ated
NWDA / 50 / 50
SCC
Other public
S106 / 2,000 / 2,000
Private / 10,000 / 115,000 / 125,000
Total / 50 / 0 / 10,000 / 117,000 / 127,050
1.4 / Land south of the Crescent / Development / Potential major project involving the opening up and development of land to the south of The Crescent through to Oldfield Road for commercial and residential development, as well as potential expansion of the UOS. Proposals are to be developed with the University in conjunction with re-assessment of car parking requirements and the re-routing of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury canal. Development study required in 2006/07 to identify requirements and necessary public sector support, including proposals for the former Police Station site. The project is likely to involve formulating as agreement or structure between landowners and the preparation of a development framework, instigation of a CPO (if necessary) and procurement of a development partner -to fund the acquisition costs-. Some further land acquisition and infrastructure costs are likely to be incurred. This project links with Project 1.16 (Manchester, Bolton, and Bury Canal). / Lead - URC
Key partners – UOS, SCC, EP, NWDA, BW, private sector /
- 6.3ha brownfield land developed
- 50,000 sq m commercial floorspace developed
- 590 residential units developed
- £102.5 private sector investment levered in
- 1,500 gross jobs accommodated
NWDA / 1,350 / 3,000 / 4,350
SCC / 50 / 150 / 200
Other public
S106 / 500 / 500 / 1,000
Private (incl UOS) / 10,000 / 92,500 / 102,500
Total / 100 / 300 / 13,850 / 99,500 / 113,750
1.5 / Islington Estate and James Street area – (a) James Street / Development / Assessment of future requirements for commercial activity, including Regent Trading Estate, Islington Mill and Albert Mill. The URC will work with private sector interests to facilitate refurbishment and development. The Regent Trading Estate presents a potential opportunity purchase to ‘kick-start’ the improvement of this area. A feasibility study, linked with Project 1.5b) will be undertaken in 2006/07. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, EP, NWDA; private sector /
- 2.5ha brownfield land developed
- 10,000 sq m new / improved commercial floorspace
- 35 residential units;
- £15m private sector investment
- 300 gross jobs accommod-ated
NWDA
SCC / 50 / 50
Other public
S106
Private / 2,000 / 13,000 / 15,000
Total / 50 / 2,000 / 13,000 / 15,050
Islington Estate and James Street area – (b) Islington Estate and Primary School / Other / A fundamental review to assess the future options for the Islington estate and primary school. This estate offers enormous potential as a residential location, but will require significant investment. The review work is to be undertaken in 2006/07 in consultation with residents. Further public sector funding requirements, if any, are to be determined. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, EP, HMR, Community /
- To be determined
NWDA
SCC
Other public (HMR) / 50 / £ / £ / £ / 50
S106
Private / £ / £ / £ / £
Total / 100 / £ / £ / £ / 100
1.6 / Historic and Creative Quarter area / Development/Environment / The Historic and Creative Quarter is envisaged as a major project incorporating the area between East Ordsall Lane/Trinity Way and Oldfield Road/Adelphi Street and also extending on the south side of Chapel Street. It will involve the restoration of historic buildings and spaces; introduction of new business and commercial uses; opportunities for residential living space, and focussed on creating an attractive mixed-use environment. In 2006/07, a Masterplan / Development Framework will be developed to guide future development, together with design guidance. There are opportunities for strategic opportunity purchases in 2006/07 to kick-start enhancement of the area. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, EP, NWDA, Private sector /
- 6.8ha public realm improved
- 35,000 sq m commercial floorspace
- £63.7m private sector investment
- 295 new residential units
- 1,100 gross jobs accommodated
NWDA / 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000
SCC
Other public
S106
Private / 5.000 / 10,000 / 48,700 / 63,700
Total / 2,000 / 7,000 / 12,000 / 52,700 / 73,700
1.7 / Middlewood / Development / Major project to facilitate and enhance the development of the Middlewood Locks private sector led development to form a distinctive mixed-use housing, leisure, and commercial destination in conjunction with the Manchester, Bolton & Bury canal restoration (Project 1.16). The URC will assist in ensuring that the benefits of the project to the area are maximised, including the potential for review of the proposed S106 Agreement. / Lead – Private sector
Key partners - URC, SCC, BW /
- 10ha brownfield land developed
- 1,800 new residential units
- 73,000 sq mcommercial develop-ment
- £220m private sector investment
- 3,650 gross jobs accommod-ated
NWDA
SCC
Other public
S106 / 500 / 500
Private / 10,000 / 20,000 / 20,000 / 170,000 / 220,000
Total / 10,000 / 20,500 / 20,000 / 170,000 / 220,500
1.8 / Salford Central Station improvements / Infrastructure / Major project to create a key transport interchange at the heart of Salford. Following the committed Phase 1 work to improve passenger facilities, this project is expected to provide a comprehensive scheme to: upgrade facilities; improve platforms; enhance the passenger environment, access, and safety; and to improve rail services. Further phases of improvements commencing 2008/09 subject to LTP2. The project is linked to the Integrated Transport Study (Project 5.1) and adjacent development opportunities (Project 1.3). / Lead – GMPTE / URC
Partners – SCC,MCC. /
- Public transport facility upgraded.
NWDA
SCC
Other public (GMPTE) / 3,000 / 9,500 / 13,500 / 26,000
Other public (ERDF) / 2,000 / 2,000
S106 / 500 / 1,500 / 2,000
Private
Total / 5,000 / 10,000 / 15,000 / 30,000
1.9 / The Meadows / Environment/Development / Major project to open up and enhance the environmental resource of the Meadows to create an important new amenity for community use and a possible significant visitor attraction. The latter might include a sculpture park, or ecology park. The project would be facilitated by bridging across the River Irwell from Adelphi Street to provide substantially enhanced access. The Meadows falls within SCC’s agreement with Countryside Properties. In 2006/07, detailed proposals will be developed and appraised in association with private sector interests and public funding requirements, if any, identified. At this stage, the project costs relate to feasibility work, ahead of detailed proposals. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, UOS, private sector /
- 5ha public realm improve-ment
NWDA
SCC / 75 / £ / £ / £ / 75
Other public (LTP) / £ / £ / £ / £
S106 / £ / £ / £ / £
Private
Total / 75 / £ / £ / £ / 75
1.10 / Salford Crescent Station Improvements / Infrastructure / Major project to develop a key transport interchange, serving the University and Pendleton, and the approaches to the Crescent. It is expected to involve: extending and improving station and passenger facilities; providing an additional platform; creating a street level booking hall; providing enhanced interchange between the Victoria and Piccadilly lines; improving access; and introducing a larger bus interchange. Phased improvements commencing 2008/09 subject to LTP2. The project is linked to the Integrated Transport Study (Project 5.1). / Lead - GMPTE
Key Partners - URC, Network Rail /
- Public transport facility upgraded
NWDA
SCC
Other public (LTP/ GMPTE) / 1,000 / 24,000 / 25,000
S106
Private
Total / 1,000 / 24,000 / 25,000
1.11 / Creative Industries Implementation Strategy / Development / Project to develop a strategy to maximise the potential of the creative industries sector in Central Salford. This will seek to build upon the existing activity in the sector, including in Cow Lane and Islington Mill Studios / Lead - URC
Key Partners - NWDA, SCC, Private sector /
- Strategy developed
NWDA / 25 / 1,500 / £ / £ / 1,525
SCC / 25 / £ / £ / £ / 25
Other public
S106
Private / £ / £ / £ / £ / £
Total / 50 / 1,500 / 1,550
1.12 / The Adelphi area / Development / Private sector-led high quality residential development on land to the west of Adelphi Street. URC activity is expected to focus on co-ordination and maximising private sector investment advantage centred around provisions within the anticipated S106 agreement. Consideration will need to be given to the future of UOS buildings in this area. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, UOS, private sector /
- 2.0ha brownfield land developed
- 80 new residential units (family accommodation)
- £5.2m private sector investment
NWDA
SCC
Other public
S106 / 100 / 100
Private / 200 / 5,000 / 5,200
Total / 200 / 5,100 / 5,300
1.13 / Salford Science Park (formerly Salford Innovation Park)
Note: figures exclude the committed Salford Innovation Forum expenditure / Development/Environment / Following the implementation of Phase 1 (Business development) and Phase 2 (Salford Innovation Forum), the project will further the proposals for a Science Park as a focus for the co-location of business, industry and education activities in a high quality environmental setting. In 2006/07, the URC will work with partners to re-establish the vision for the Park and to establish project requirements based on proposals that were originally set out in 2002 in the Strategy and Action Plan, comprising business / incubation space, community and education space, and public realm/linkages. The URC will explore with NWDA the feasibility of transferring or selling its land ownerships in the area to the Science Park. / Lead – URC, SCC
Key partners - UOS, , NWDA /
- 5ha land improved
- 12,500 sq m business floorspace
- 3,600 sq m community/education floorspace
- 375 gross jobs accommodated
- £20m private sector investment
NWDA / 200 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 4,000 / 7,200
SCC
Other public
S106
Private / 8,000 / 12,000 / 20,000
Total / 200 / 1,000 / 10,000 / 16,000 / 27,200
1.14 / Liverpool Street - Feasibility / Development / The feasibility of redevelopment along Liverpool Street - building upon the Middlewood development and possible A6 Diversion - will be assessed through a study to be undertaken in 2007/08. A detailed funding profile is to be established. / Lead - URC
Key partners - NWDA, SCC /
- Completion of feasibility study
NWDA / 50 / £ / £ / 50
SCC / 50 / £ / £ / 50
Other public
S106
Private / £ / £ / £
Total / 100 / £ / £ / 100
1.15 / New student accommodation within University of Salford Campus and/or other locations / Development/Environment / New student accommodation within the Peel Park Campus and/or other locations within the URC area to strengthen the University’s presence within the area and replace the existing ageing Castle Irwell accommodation. Feasibility and design study in 2006/07. The URC will provide facilitation and focus in terms of maximising benefits to the area. / Lead - UOS
Key partners - URC, SCC /
- 1,500 specialist residential units developed (student housing)
- 5ha environment improved
NWDA
SCC
Other public
S106
Private (UOS) / £ / £ / £ / £ / £
Total / £ / £ / £ / £ / £
1.16 / Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal / Environment / Major project to revitalise and restore the canal to navigable status in three phases: Phase 1 (Middlewood) involving the realignment and reconstruction of the canal in conjunction with private sector development; Phase 2 (Oldfield Road to Salford Crescent Station/ The Crescent) involving restoration works and possible realignment in association with potential new development; Phase 3 (The Crescent to the Science Park) involving canal restoration works. Design and feasibility study have been undertaken by British Waterways. Implementation work to be undertaken during later years linked to development activity. This project links to Project 1.7 (Middlewood) and Project 1.4 (Land South of the Crescent). / Lead - BW
Key partners - SCC, URC, NWDA, private sector /
- 5km canal improved
NWDA
SCC
Other public (incl BW) / 13,800 / 13,800
Other public / 3,000 / 3,000
S106 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000
Private
Total / 4,000 / 15,800 / 19,800
Sub-Total / Chapel Street/The Crescent / Note: does not include expenditure which will be identified through feasibility studies, including in respect of Liverpool Street, Islington Estate and new student accommodation. /
- 51.1ha brownfield land developed
- 446,000 sq m commercial floorspace developed
- 6,475 new dwellings (inc student accommodation)
- £1,064m private sector investment
- 19,825 gross jobs accommodated
NWDA / 2,350 / 6,175 / 10,500 / 10,000 / 29,025
SCC / 475 / 575 / 150 / 0 / 1,200
Other public / 8,050 / 500 / 21,500 / 70,300 / 100,350
S106 / 1,000 / 700 / 1,900 / 6,700 / 10,300
Private / 15,000 / 42,300 / 116,100 / 890,700 / 1,064,100
Total / 29,975 / 55,900 / 160,650 / 993,200 / 1,239,725
2. Pendleton Centre and Access
Ref / Project / Type / Description / Lead body/ key partners / Key outputs / Source / Cost (£000)
2006/07 / 2007/08 / 2008/09 / Later / Total
2.1 / Pendleton Centre – (a) retail facilities / Development / Major project to upgrade the local district shopping centre, incorporating proposals for a new convenience retail store and substantial improvements to the existing Shopping City complex. Opportunities will be taken to maximise benefits to the local community where possible, including the provision of new public realm. The role of the URC will be to assist in facilitating development and maximising local benefit. The URC will continue to explore the potential for a major redevelopment of the shopping centre. / Lead - SCC
Key partner - URC /
- 20,440 sq m new / improved retail development
- £20.0m private sector investment
- 500 gross jobs accommodated
NWDA
SCC
Other public
S106
Private / 10,000 / 10,000 / 20,000
Total / 10,000 / 10,000 / 20,000
Pendleton Centre – (b) access improvements / Infrastructure / Major scheme to improve accessibility from the Broad Street/Broughton Road junction to the district centre, and also to the community to the north of Broad Street. This will require further assessment in 2006/07 in order to consider the potential for infrastructure and other improvements. These works will be integrated as part of the redevelopment of the shopping centre. / Lead - URC
Key partners - SCC, NDC /
- 0.5km highway improved
- 1ha land improved
NWDA
SCC / 50 / 250 / 1,250 / 1,550
Other public / 250 / 1,250 / 1,500
S106
Private
Total / 50 / 500 / 2,500 / 3,050
Sub-Total / Pendleton Centre and access /
- 20,440 sq m new and improved retail floorspace
- £20m private sector investment
- 500 gross jobs accommodated
- infrastructure improvements - to be determined
NWDA
SCC / 50 / 250 / 1,250 / 1,550
Other public / 250 / 1,250 / 1,500
S106
Private / 10,000 / 10,000 / 20,000
Total / 50 / 10,000 / 10,500 / 2,500 / 23,050
3. The Quays and Waterfront
Ref / Project / Type / Description / Lead body/ key partners / Key outputs / Source / Cost (£000)
2006/07 / 2007/08 / 2008/09 / Later / Total
3.1 / Ordsall Waterfront / Environment/Infrastructure / Major project to improve and revitalise the Ordsall Waterfront area and local employment opportunities. The opportunities presented by the imminent closure of two significant local firms will be considered further. The project will require a detailed study to be undertaken in 2006/07 in order to establish potential opportunities and, if necessary, future public sector funding requirements. / Lead - URC