​Work progressing on new bus station

Construction of Radcliffe’s new bus station will begin soon.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Bury Council have been working in partnership to develop an enhanced bus station in Radcliffe Town Centre, which aligns with the Radcliffe Town Centre Masterplan and the council’s regeneration aspirations for Radcliffe.

Following a competitive tendering process, Bethell Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract by TfGM to deliver the new bus station, which will be relocated to the current Dale Street car park.

The project will deliver increased levels of comfort and security plus high quality upgrades to the surrounding environment, including a high quality public realm, stepped seating areas, stair and ramp access, and high quality planting.

Under the new plans, passengers will also benefit from new purpose-built shelters, including CCTV.

Funding is being provided jointly by TfGM and Bury Council and the project is scheduled for completion in late 2015.

Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of the TfGM Committee, said: “The new bus station is good news for Radcliffe and shows our commitment to continually improve the transport infrastructure across Greater Manchester and beyond.

“Once complete, the new bus station will provide a modern, high quality gateway to the town centre for bus passengers, improving public transport links to jobs, education and leisure in the Radcliffe area.”

Councillor Mike Connolly, Leader of Bury Council, said: “This is the latest example of our ongoing commitment to regenerating Radcliffe town centre. We are delighted to be working with TfGM to improve facilities for all those who live in Radcliffe and visit the town.

“The new bus station is the second of three major projects being delivered by Bury Council for the regeneration of Radcliffe town centre, following our investment in the refurbishment of the market hall.

“The third phase will involve the demolition of the existing bus station site and unsurfaced car park, in readiness for a new retail-led development designed to ‘knit together’ the town centre.”

ENDS

Issued: 26 March 2015.

Picture: TfGMC Chair, Councillor Andrew Fender, and Leader of Bury Council, Councillor Mike Connolly, show the latest plans for the new Radcliffe bus station on the site that the station will be relocated to.

Notes to Editors

1. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) oversees transport and travel across Greater Manchester, home of the UK’s largest regional economy outside London and a diverse population of over 2.5 million people.

2. TfGM:

• is responsible for delivering the Greater Manchester Transport Fund, a £1.5bn transport investment package which will drive economic growth and create 21,000 new jobs.
• owns and manages the Metrolink network, which currently covers 57.5 miles and 92 stops across seven lines – hosting 30 million passenger journeys every year.
• is delivering the Second City Metrolink Crossing – which is currently under construction in Manchester city centre – and is working on preparations for the new Trafford Park line.
• is responsible for the bus priority package which is improving bus links between Leigh, Atherton, Salford, Middleton and Parrs Wood and Manchester city centre.
• builds, maintains and staffs bus stations and interchanges, and installs and maintains 12,000 bus stops and 4,000 shelters in partnership with JCDecaux.
• works closely with 30+ bus operators to ensure high quality services in the right places.
• is a key partner in Rail North – calling for increased rail devolution for the north of England, and is working to prepare for HS2 and in the £580m Northern Hub project.
• manages the road network and co-ordinates maintenance, investment and strategic modelling to keep traffic flowing, as well as installing and maintaining traffic signals.
• is overseeing a £45m investment into cycle routes and facilities, alongside a programme of cycling information, education and training.
• works with Job Centres, job-seekers and local businesses to encourage sustainable commuting.

3. For more information, visit www.tfgm.com.