Work starts on £70m ‘twin tower’ scheme in Salford

Work is now underway on developer Elliot Group’s multi-million pound ‘twin tower’ project on Greengate in Salford.

Bolton-based construction firm Forrest has been appointed as main contractor on the £70m scheme.

To be called The Residence, the project will create 300 apartments across a tower of 14 storeys and another of 34 that will overlook the River Irwell and nearby Manchester Arena.

The development is the first in Manchester for Elliot Group, the Merseyside-based developer behind a raft of projects across Leeds and Liverpool, including the £250m Infinity tower scheme.

Ground works have already begun, with Forrest’s appointment following a negotiation process and a review by the client of the company’s other projects in the city centre residential market.

Elliot Group boss Elliot Lawless said: “I spoke with several other developers about Forrest and only got glowing reviews.

“I went and checked out their work, spoke with subcontractors and got consistently good reports so have been working alongside my project managers, WYG, to negotiate the deal for The Residence. I’m delighted to have them on board and to be cracking on.”

A CGI of the two-tower scheme

The professional team for the scheme was appointed last summer and has since been finalising the design, costing and programming of the two towers.

Speaking further, Elliot said: “We’re delighted to get moving on our first Manchester scheme. The city seems to be cementing its position as the UK’s new second city and The Residence will add materially to its scale and quality.”

The Residence is forecast for completion in Q4 2018.

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