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23.08.2023 - 10:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The multi-million pound transformation of Stockport’s bus station has reached a new milestone with the planting of the first trees in the rooftop park.
Now the oval structure of what will become the Stockport Interchange boasts what will become a new green space for locals to enjoy. Further landscaping work is underway to transform the area above the new bus interchange into a two-acre public greenspace in the heart of the town centre.
The project is committed to complying with Stockport Council’s 2:1 tree planting policy, with a minimum of two trees planted for each one removed.
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A total of 95 new trees will be planted in the park and approximately 400 more across the wider development and town. In addition, the park has an in-built ‘blue-roof’ drainage system that will capture and store rainwater to allow controlled run-off into drainage outfall and watercourses, mitigating any flood risk and to further supplement the sustainable features within the development.
This project forms part of the overall plan to transform this section of Stockport into a modern transport interchange. It will boast cycle links, more bus stands, a travelshop and 196 new, high-quality residential apartments off Daw Bank.
Key stakeholders and local leaders marked this latest step in the Interchange’s development by gathering to plant one of the first trees going in at the new park.
Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “The Interchange is a key part of our borough’s £1billion transformation and the park will become a real asset for our town centre.
“The new park will be a fantastic new green space in the heart of our town – a space
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