Plans to construct the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, at TraffordCity, Manchester, have advanced with preparations to clear the present EventCity site.
Peel L&P, a regeneration business, has submitted plans to Trafford Council to demolish the 28,000m2 former EventCity conference and exhibition space on Barton Dock Road to build the £250m flagship Therme Manchester scheme.
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The 28-acre resort located opposite Trafford Palazzo and The Trafford Centre is being constructed by global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group.
The project is expected to boost economic growth in the region, creating 1,200 jobs and more than £4.5bn economic impact.
Among the attractions to be found within the resort include Greater Manchester’s first all-season urban beach, a ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal pools, a spa, immersive digital art, an urban farm and botanical gardens.
TraffordCity, which is considered the UK’s retail, leisure and commercial destination, is currently home to the new Trafford Palazzo, The Trafford Centre, Chill Factore, Dino Falls Adventure Golf, Trafford Golf Centre.
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By GlobalDataPeel L&P executive director of development James Whittaker said: “Therme Manchester is an attraction like no other and it’s incredibly exciting to be making preparations to bring the UK’s first resort of this kind to TraffordCity for people of all ages to enjoy.
“It will attract visitors and investment from across the globe to TraffordCity and the wider city region and we’re proud to be the host venue for such an exceptional development with a strong focus on sustainability, health and wellbeing.”
Therme Group UK chief development officer Richard Land said: “We are delighted to have reached this critical stage with Peel L&P, which marks the beginning of on-site works for Therme Manchester.
“An iconic project for the city as well as for the entire UK, this milestone confirms the arrival of Therme in the North. It also solidifies our vision for 90% of the UK to be within easy reach of a Therme destination, with future developments planned for Glasgow, London and other key cities.”
Peel L&P is also seeking approval from the planning authorities to demolish the vacant former Soccerdome building at Trafford Way following a new football complex opened this summer on a nearby three-acre plot in partnership with Fives Soccer Centre.
If the plan is approved, the demolition work would commence as early as the end of September/beginning of October and be complete around 2023 spring.
Construction of Therme Manchester is slated to commence in 2023 and expected to take around two years.
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Image: The project is expected to boost economic growth in the region. Credit: Copyright of Therme Group via Peel L&P.
