Enabling works to start imminently on Altrincham mixed-use scheme

Developer Nikal has appointed locally-based McGoff Construction to deliver enabling works for the multi-million-pound Altair mixed-use scheme in Altrincham, Cheshire.

The new development occupies a strategic 4.5-acre site at the junction between Moss Lane and Oakfield Road in Altrincham town centre. It is adjacent to Altrincham’s Transport Interchange and connects the established residential areas to the east of the town with the main high street.

Nikal Development Director Darren Jones said: “Negotiating a new contract with a new contractor for a scheme of this scale and significance is not a quick and easy task. It’s also satisfying to be able to appoint a local Altrincham-based business, with a track record in delivering housing, retail and leisure schemes, to what is an important development in their home town.

Altair One, the first phase residential element within Altair, was brought to market by Nikal’s luxury homebuilding arm, in Summer 2017. Close to 60% of the apartments are currently reserved.

Nikal said it has secured planning for 144 one, two and three bedroom apartments, 4,100m² of leisure and retail space and 18,500m² of Grade A office accommodation.

Surrounding the buildings will be a new public realm, while a central boulevard will link the new quarter directly to the Transport Interchange as well as provide an attractive outdoor environment in which residents, workers, shoppers and diners can relax and socialise.