Demolition starts at £48 million interchange site

Demolition starts at 48 million interchange site

12:00am Saturday 14th December 2013 in News By Elaine O'Flynn, politics reporter

DEMOLITION work has started on the site of Boltons new 48 million transport interchange.

Work began after pre-demolition measures such as utility disconnections were completed at properties in Newport Street, Great Moor Street and Johnson Street while archaeological studies were also concluded in the area.

Leader of Bolton Council Cllr Cliff Morris said: This is another milestone in the transformation of Bolton town centre. This marks the beginning of physical work on a new, up-to-date transport facility for commuters.

Were working hard to keep our town centre development programme moving and the transport interchange is a key part of our strategy.

The project is being funded through the Greater Manchester Transport Fund and will support the councils town centre transport strategy.

It includes a cycle hub as part of a Greater Manchester wide cycling initiative.

The interchange project will see a new bus station built opposite the current train station in Trinity Street with the two facilities linked by an enclosed pedestrian footbridge.

The archaeological investigation uncovered possible remains of Boltons industrial past, including foundations and footings from the old buildings.

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Demolition starts at £48 million interchange site