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The
redevelopment of Failsworth Town Centre is gaining pace
following a series of key decisions. The development is also
receiving high profile interest from Central Government.
Construction
of the new store for Tesco is now on site with an estimated
completion and store opening in spring 2007. The
construction works include all the land as well as
landscaping up to the bank of the recently reconstructed
Rochdale Canal and will bring the total investment in the
Town Centre to over £30 million with still more to come.
Development in the few years has also included a new primary
health centre and canalside apartments.
The Government
Department of Communities and Local Government has a special
interest in the success of the scheme, as it is keen to
monitor the impact of the regeneration of the Centre not
only in terms of other investment but also in the boost to
local employment.
Tesco’s
commitment to the redevelopment is a vital part of
completing the jigsaw at Failsworth not only providing the
main shopping experience but also in providing the
opportunity to develop small local shop units as well as a
new Community Centre for local residents.
Cabinet Member
for Environment and Regeneration Councillor Dave Hibbert
said: “The people of Failsworth will have a new community
centre built in the area and I am delighted that we are now
in a position to deliver this important part of the overall
regeneration of Failsworth Town Centre. We are still looking
at the options for its site as well as talking to other
partners that may like to have space in the new centre.
Local residents will have opportunities to see the plans as
they develop so that their views may be included. We are
working closely with the developer to ensure we get the best
facility with the money available.” |
