Today work started to create a new market hall in the former Co-Operative building on Garratt Way in Gorton, east Manchester.
The building will be renovated at a cost of £1.7 million creating 25, 000 sq ft of retail space, enough to accommodate 74 stalls and a purpose built shop unit for the chemist which will relocate from the existing market. Also included in the design is a spacious area in the middle of the building, which will act as a meeting point for shoppers.
The market hall is part of a nine and a half acre retail scheme for Gorton which will include a Tesco Extra which is being delivered by Manchester based developers, Ask Developments.
All traders from the existing Gorton Market will be encouraged to apply to relocate their business to the new building. The current market will remain in operation until the new market hall is completed. In addition, new traders will also have the opportunity to apply for accommodation in the new facility.
Gorton Market will continue to have a strong food offer, one of the main draws of the existing market and Manchester Markets will be increasing the availability of hot and cold food for shoppers to either eat-in or take away. There will also be a wide range of consumer goods, fashion and other non-food stalls.
The new market hall is due to open in summer 2008.
For more information visit www.neweastmanchester.com
