Salford University's multi-billion pound campus transformation includes revamped sports facilities with new pitches and a 1km running track, among other major planning developments across Greater Manchester.
Salford University Sports Complex Overhaul
Salford University's multi-billion pound campus transformation includes a revamp of its sporting facilities. Plans submitted to Salford Council show the David Lewis Playing Fields, near Wallness Lane and Peel Park, being turned into three multi-use all-weather sports pitches. These include a new 3G all-weather football pitch and a 2G all-weather pitch for hockey, tennis, and recreational 11-a-side football. A new informal 1km running trail, changing facilities, toilets, shelters, EV charging points, and accessible parking spaces are also part of the plans. The facilities will be available for use by the local community and schools, which town hall bosses have welcomed.
Bury's Pyramid Park Redevelopment
Bury council is taking steps to redevelop Pyramid Park, which has been derelict for over 15 years. The land off Market Street was once home to Knowsley Street railway station and its goods yard, closed by British Rail in 1970. The council aims to prepare the site for around 150 new homes. A contract worth £1.55 million with Conlon Construction Ltd for remediation and preparation work is set to be approved by Bury council's cabinet.
Manchester Padel Complex
A new padel sports complex could open in Manchester on Mary Street, near the River Irwell and a short walk from Victoria train station and the Green Quarter. The complex would include six padel courts, a cafe, and offices. A planning report notes that padel is a fast-growing sport with high demand, and prices at existing venues can reach up to £80 per hour.
Rochdale Temporary Fire Station
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) plans to build a temporary fire station in Heywood while the existing station is rebuilt. The temporary two-storey modular building, with a bay for one fire engine, would be located behind the current station on Middleton Road. The old station, around 60 years old, will be demolished and replaced with a modern facility. The current outbuilding will house any extra specialist vehicles.
