A framework for the regeneration of the Wharfside area of Trafford Park, anchored by a new stadium for Manchester United, has been published.
The Trafford Wharfside Strategic Masterplan details a programme of sports-led regeneration during the next decade and beyond.
The Trafford Council-led project is supported by partners Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation (OTR MDC), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Manchester United Football Club (MUFC).
The masterplan has been prepared by the Council with architects and urbanists Allies and Morrison, engineers Civic, property services company JLL and landscape architects SLA.
It was shared for the first time at an event for businesses, community groups, landowners, project partners, schools, colleges and charities at Old Trafford stadium.
The regeneration area, at the north-eastern corner of the borough of Trafford, covers 150 hectares south of Salford Quays and east of Trafford Park industrial estate. Its boundaries are broadly Europa Way, Manchester Ship Canal and the Manchester to Liverpool railway line.
The masterplan will be considered for approval by Trafford Council’s Executive Committee at a meeting on Monday 20 July.
Community consultation is set to run from Tuesday 28 July until Tuesday 22 September. Full details of online and in-person opportunities to get involved are on the Council website.
No decision on the final masterplan will be taken until consultation responses have been considered.