LIFE indeed for the disused Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal.
But alas not its restoration, but a massive £1b development by it side entitled 'Railings' Roger Fox reports.
The project of the Middlewood Locks scheme in Manchester will feature 189 homes alongside 5,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial and retail accommodation. (The image shows an artists' impression of the development.)
Northern side of canal
Phases one and two on what is one of the largest regeneration projects in the North West have already been completed with phase three including 10 and 12 storey buildings on the northern side of the canal.
There will also be seven canalside three to four bedroom town houses along with six mews houses to support family living, with work on this phase to be completed in 2024.
When completed, the 25 acre Middlewood Locks neighbourhood will provide a total of 2,215 new homes and 900,000 sq ft of commercial space, including offices, hotel, shops and restaurants.