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26/03/2015 14:21
Work progressing on new bus station
Construction of Radcliffe’s new bus station will begin soon.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Bury Council have been working in partnership to develop an enhanced bus station in Radcliffe Town Centre, which aligns with the Radcliffe Town Centre Masterplan and the council’s regeneration aspirations for Radcliffe.

Following a competitive tendering process, Bethell Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract by TfGM to deliver the new bus station, which will be relocated to the current Dale Street car park.

The project will deliver increased levels of comfort and security plus high quality upgrades to the surrounding environment, including a high quality public realm, stepped seating areas, stair and ramp access, and high quality planting.

Under the new plans, passengers will also benefit from new purpose-built shelters, including CCTV.

Funding is being provided jointly by TfGM and Bury Council and the project is scheduled for completion in late 2015.

Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of the TfGM Committee, said: 'The new bus station is good news for Radcliffe and shows our commitment to continually improve the transport infrastructure across Greater Manchester and beyond.

'Once complete, the new bus station will provide a modern, high quality gateway to the town centre for bus passengers, improving public transport links to jobs, education and leisure in the Radcliffe area.'

Councillor Mike Connolly, Leader of Bury Council, said: 'This is the latest example of our ongoing commitment to regenerating Radcliffe town centre. We are delighted to be working with TfGM to improve facilities for all those who live in Radcliffe and visit the town.

'The new bus station is the second of three major projects being delivered by Bury Council for the regeneration of Radcliffe town centre, following our investment in the refurbishment of the market hall. 

'The third phase will involve the demolition of the existing bus station site and unsurfaced car park, in readiness for a new retail-led development designed to ‘knit together’ the town centre.'