Stockport Mayoral Development (MDC) and ECF, a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse, have chosen Vinci, a construction company, as the contractor for phase one development of the Stockport 8 mixed residential project in the UK.

The £350m ($432m) project will develop a residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport Town Centre.

Subject to planning approval, the appointed work will begin in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, starting with the demolition of the site's existing bus depot.

Vinci, which emerged as a winner in the tender process, will collaborate with the project team on design development.

The Stockport 8 team comprises the MDC, ECF, architect shedkm, Planit for landscaping, Deloitte for planning, Walker Sime as project manager, Tace for mechanical, engineering and plumbing, Renaissance for structural and civil engineering, Arup for transport, and Font Comms for engagement.

The project will be located on both sides of King Street West and next to the city's 'iconic' railway viaduct.

It is claimed to be one of the largest developments within the 130-acre Town Centre West master plan and is central to the MDC’s goal of transforming the area.

The development will reconnect the area to the Town Centre and create a walkable, integrated community beneath the railway arches.

Stockport MDC CEO and Stockport Council deputy CEO Paul Richards said: “Stockport 8 is a cornerstone of our plans for Town Centre West, and reaching this milestone is a significant step forward in delivering our vision for a thriving, sustainable town centre.

"Stockport 8, it’s fantastic to see momentum building for the regeneration of the area as a whole, with a number of exciting developments now progressing at speed and 1,200 new homes already completed or under construction.” 

The project proposes a green neighbourhood, offering a variety of housing options for both new and existing homeowners and tenants.

Stockport 8 is expected to contribute to the £1bn investment in the town's centre.