Views are being sought on proposals for a new employment park in Wigan, Greater Manchester, which could create up to 1,500 jobs, including 500-600 jobs and apprenticeships during construction.
A public consultation is being launched by developer Glenbrook for the 40-acre site, Meridian 6 Wigan, which has been allocated for employment use since 2006, and which will act as the extension to South Lancashire Industrial Estate in Ashton in Makerfield. Access would be provided via Bolton Road.
The proposals outline the development which will consist of up to 625,000 sq ft of new industrial space to meet the significant regional demand from small to medium-sized businesses. The scheme will provide an initial investment of £70million.
In addition to the consultation website www.meridian6.co.uk, a residents’ notice has been distributed via Royal Mail to 656 addresses within the local area. The notice provides outline details of the proposals, directs residents to the public consultation website and details a project FREEPOST address, email address and telephone number for more information.
Speaking about the proposals for Meridian 6 Wigan, Dan Symonds, development manager at Glenbrook, commented: “We are bringing this scheme forward at a time when the need to support business and the economy through the creation and retention of jobs in the borough is extremely pressing. Already allocated for employment use in Wigan Council’s unitary development plan, Meridian 6 Wigan will build on the success of the well-established South Lancashire Industrial Estate and attract more investment and employment opportunities to the area as well as delivering much needed commercial space for local businesses looking to grow.
“Based in the North West, Glenbrook is a well-respected developer and we are working closely with Wigan Council to ensure our plans meet the high development standards required. The consultation will run for a three-week period and, due to the pandemic, during this time we are offering a wide variety of ways for people to participate and ensure their views and ideas are heard.”
The design team includes AEW Architects, Gerald Eve as planning consultant and civil and structural engineers, SGI.
