Galliford Try is poised to commence construction on the significant Wigan Galleries project, following the completion of preliminary demolition work. The £135m scheme, spearheaded by Wigan Council in collaboration with developer Cityheart, intends to revitalise Wigan’s town centre.
- Demolition and initial site preparations by BCEGI and PP O’Connor have paved the way for Galliford Try’s imminent construction activities.
- The redevelopment encompasses an ambitious mixed-use neighbourhood, featuring housing, leisure and retail spaces, a market hall, and a hotel.
- Key agreements have enabled Galliford Try to proceed with constructing the first phase, promising new opportunities for local businesses.
- Wigan Council and Cityheart highlight the project’s potential to boost the local economy and create future job prospects for residents.
Having completed the necessary demolition, Galliford Try is set to embark on the reconstruction phase of the £135m Wigan Galleries project. The project, located in the heart of Wigan town centre, marks a pivotal development led by Wigan Council and its partner developer Cityheart. It promises to transform the former Galleries shopping mall site into a vibrant mixed-use community.
The groundwork, executed by Beijing Construction Engineering Group International and PP O’Connor, laid the foundation for the upcoming construction, which includes residential, leisure, and retail facilities, complemented by a food court, market hall, and hotel. Galliford Try was awarded this significant contract back in March, underscoring their critical role in driving the initial stages of this expansive redevelopment.
Construction activities are scheduled to begin imminently, focusing initially on the 90,000 sqft market hall—a central feature of the project. The market hall reflects Wigan’s historical legacy as a market town, seamlessly integrating modern amenities and traditional aesthetics. “The new market hall is at the heart of the project and set to be the first new building to open,” remarked Wigan Council leader David Molyneux.
Additionally, Galliford Try plans to undertake vital ground and enabling works across the larger site to facilitate subsequent phases, ensuring the project’s momentum is maintained. Local business engagement has been proactive, with several meet-the-buyer events hosted to foster participation from the regional business community, thus embedding local economic growth within the project’s broader objectives.
Darren Jones, Cityheart’s development director, expressed enthusiasm regarding the partnership with Galliford Try, signalling a commitment to executing the redevelopment in alignment with the obtained planning consents. “We are delighted to be working with Galliford Try to bring forward the next stage of redevelopment at this transformational Wigan Galleries site,” he commented, highlighting the strategic importance of the phased delivery approach.
The Wigan Galleries redevelopment is poised to significantly enhance the town’s infrastructure while catalysing economic growth and employment.
