COTTON QUAY REDEVELOPMENT COULD GO AHEAD LATER THIS YEAR

Work could begin this year on the development of Cotton Quay, which will feature almost 1,500 homes along with two hotels. Frogmore purchased the site for an undisclosed sum back in 2018.

The company is reportedly hoping to be on-site for early stage planning within the year.

Global events, volitivity and instability in the market faced by developers has been given as the reason that work has not started sooner.

Salford council green-lit the development back in March 2020 when hybrid planning consent was granted for the site which lies next to Ontario Basin. 

One of the standout features of Cotton Quay is its location. The development is situated on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, offering any future residents stunning views across the water as well as the benefits of living in close proximity to amenities within the wider Salford Quays area. The location is also well-connected, with easy access to public transportation, including trains, buses, and trams.

As well as hotels and homes, there are plans for a Lido at Cotton Quay which will be created within the St Francis Basin.

The History Of Cotton Quay

During the 19th century, Cotton Quay became a hub of activity, as ships carrying raw cotton from across the world docked at the quayside. The cotton was then processed at nearby mills and transformed into finished goods, before being shipped out to markets around the world. This era was the height of the industrial revolution in Salford and Manchester, and Cotton Quay was at the heart of it all.

However, by the mid-20th century, the industrial landscape of Cotton Quay had changed dramatically. The decline of the cotton industry, combined with the rise of new forms of transportation, such as trucks and trains, meant that the ship canal was no longer the critical component of the city's economy that it once was. The area fell into disrepair, and many of the buildings were left abandoned until the area was redeveloped as part of what is now Salford Quays.

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