Eric Wright Construction, part of the Eric Wright Group, has been appointed as Main Contractor on the highly anticipated ‘Altair’ development in Altrincham, near Manchester.
Nikal Developments is in charge of the £70M mixed use scheme, which will feature high quality, contemporary leisure outlets, such as shops, coffee bars and restaurants, together with 150 new homes. Consent has also been granted for Grade A offices.
Planning permission for the 4.5 acre Altair site was granted in January 2014 and detailed planning work has been underway.
Following construction of a new £19M tram, train and bus Transport Interchange, which allows a direct link to the scheme via a new public walkway, construction of the first phase on the site will commence.
Beginning in Spring 2016, the first phase of works will include a dramatic and iconic apartment scheme housing 59 high quality one- and two-bedroom apartments, in addition to ground floor leisure retail space and a new entrance for the existing ice rink, which sits at the heart of the Altair scheme.
On the appointment of Eric Wright, Nikal Managing Director, Nick Payne said: “Eric Wright Construction has recently proved its capabilities on the smooth delivery of a high calibre mixed-use scheme in Hale Barns, just a few miles from Altrincham town centre.
“The firm’s portfolio is excellent, as is its reputation for delivering complex schemes efficiently, safely and with minimum inconvenience to the community surrounding a site. We are confident the company is best placed to help us realise our vision for Altair,” he added.
John Wilson, Managing Director at Eric Wright Construction, added: “Altair will completely transform a prime town-centre plot and further strengthen its capabilities to generate significant inward investment.
“Altrincham is a hot spot for suburban living and has proven to be a popular commuter belt for city centre workers. We look forward to getting our teeth into the scheme and delivering a stunning contemporary end result that meets current and future needs.”
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