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7 December 2001
Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, announces that it has agreed to purchase a redevelopment opportunity comprising 12.7 ha (31.5 acres) of land from the Department of Health at Withington Hospital in South Manchester.
This urban regeneration scheme is regarded as one of the best mixed-use brownfield opportunities in the North West, and will have a completed development value in excess of £150m.
Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director of Countryside Properties PLC, commented, "We are delighted to add Withington Hospital to our portfolio of major mixed-use strategic projects. The scheme will utilise the full range of our skills and abilities in urban regeneration and in residential, and commercial property development. The site is in a prime location with excellent access routes into Manchester and is situated only 5 miles from the City Centre."
The site has been granted outline planning permission and Countryside Properties expects to submit its master plan and urban design proposals by April 2002, which will include 25,550 sq m (275,000 sq ft) of commercial space, a 150 bedroom hotel and approximately 380 new homes and apartments. Construction is expected to commence early summer 2002.
The Withington Hospital site is adjacent to the residential areas of Withington and Didsbury, on the A5103 equidistant between Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport.
For more information please contact:
Countryside Properties Tel: 01277 260000
Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director
Graham Cherry, Chief Executive
Weber Shandwick Square Mile Tel: 020 7601 1000
Nick Oborne / Stephanie Smart
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Information correct as at 07/12/2001