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Tuesday 24 Jan 2006

SALFORD REGENERATION UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES

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The regeneration of Salford is receiving a £2.7m boost as Network Rail completes a modern refurbishment of eight arches on Chapel Street. Chapel Walks is the latest development to be completed as part of the ongoing regeneration that has seen the arrival of the new 5 Star Lowry Hotel, Chapel Wharf and The Edge. John Pike, Director Commercial Property, said: “Network Rail is proud to play a role in the massive regeneration of Salford. With the Chapel Walks site we saw an opportunity to upgrade these properties. It had previously been used for car parking and was not reaching its potential. Now the units could become offices, showrooms, restaurants or bars.” The arches provide contemporary, spacious accommodation with excellent visibility for leisure, retail and offices ranging from 2647 sq feet to 4793 sq feet. Features include;

• Full height glass frontage
• Kitchen and toilet facilities
• Electronic roller shutters
• Ground floor and intermediate levels
• Suspended ceilings and feature lighting
• Intruder alarms
• On site visitor parking

  In addition, two of the units have wider front doors to accommodate showrooms that may need wider access.  Four of the units also have the ability to interlink for those requiring larger space. Arctic Spas, a North West Retail Company will be the first business to put its stamp on Chapel Walks before the end of the month, with a second unit already under offer for offices.  Other interests currently being progressed include offices for architects and employment agencies, as well as restaurants and various types of showroom.