Demolition and enabling works underway with main construction set to start next year
Detailed plans have now been submitted for the University of Manchester’s £400m redevelopment scheme for its Fallowfield Campus.
The redevelopment includes construction of 3,300 modern, high-quality student bedspaces, along with dedicated amenity space, ancillary residential dwellings and greenspaces.
Five distinct neighbourhoods that celebrate local history and character, and a central hub as an anchor and heart of the campus, are features of the scheme.
The project is being delivered by the Viridis Consortium – a partnership consisting of GRAHAM, Equitix and Derwent FM.
Demolition of the Owens Park Tower and surrounding buildings is ongoing and enabling works are progressing in preparation for the main construction programme, which will commence in 2026.
The phased handover of buildings will allow students to move into their new homes at different points from 2027 through to 2030.
GRAHAM has led the planning process in collaboration with the University of Manchester, architects, Sheppard Robson, and planning consultants, Deloitte.
Neil McFarlane, GRAHAM Project Director for the Fallowfield Campus, said: “The planning submission is a further important milestone for the Fallowfield Campus project. It is the culmination of months of challenging work and an intensive programme of engagement with the University, staff, students and the local community.
“We believe the submitted plans will create an exemplar sustainable campus that will enhance the experience of the University’s next generation of students.”
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