A new Salford park is being planned for development, that is set to “enhance biodiversity and natural habitats across the urban area.”
The park will be developed as a part of a collaboration between Salford City Council and Manchester City Council, and will be unveiled for Copper Park.
The development of the new green space will be a part of further developments across the Strangeways and Cambridge SRF Boundary, or the “city fringe.”
Copper Park, will be located north of the River Irwell, would create a “multi-functional open space delivered to create positive amenity and biodiversity in response to future flood risk.”
Features will include dedicated SUDS (sustainable drainage systems), a floodable nature reserve, woodland, sports and play area, open parkland and an urban interface.
The consultation draft states that “the Strangeways and Cambridge area will be a vibrant and exciting extension to the City Centre, supporting and enabling Manchester and Salford’s growth ambitions.”
There is a proposed network of green and blue infrastructure, which combines nature-based spaces such as tree canopies and diverse habitats, and storm-water management strategies such as permeable surfacing and rain gardens.
The area will also potentially see residential neighbourhoods, a combined 7,000 homes, business districts and new commercial space for the people of Salford and Manchester.
For more information, visit the Strategic Regeneration Framework for Strangeways and Cambridge consultation draft.
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