NORTON STREET’S £3.7M ARCHES ROUNDED OFF

Triton Construction began work on the 10 derelict railway arches in Salford’s Greengate quarter in September last year and has completed on schedule.

The Arch Company, which owns the vast majority of disused railway arches in Manchester, including those off Corporation Street, has transformed the Norton Street arches with a £3.7m investment into retail, F&B, and leisure spaces.

According to the company, there is “strong interest” in the arches, which could host gyms, shops, bars, restaurants, and other leisure offers, and leases for new arrivals are now being finalised.

In September last year, the company announced its first tenant at Greengate – Asda, which will open up an Asda Express store across units four and five.

The location of the arches aims to take advantage of the growing residential offer in Greengate.

Joanne Cruickshank, head of leasing at The Arch Company, said: “We’re excited to have completed our multi-million investment in restoring these arches, transforming them into a vibrant new space in Salford with a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and other businesses.

“We’ve received significant interest and will be welcoming new customers to the estate over the summer, creating a dynamic community for businesses looking for flexible space to operate and grow.”

The repurposed arches form part of Project 1000, The Arch Company’s £200m development plan to bring a thousand empty or derelict spaces into use across England and Wales by 2030.