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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Jon Robinson

Green light for 'Atom Valley' project to create 20,000 jobs and 7,000 homes

A new development expected to create 20,000 jobs and 7,000 homes in the north east of Greater Manchester has been given the green light.

Greater Manchester leaders have approved plans for the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone (MDZ), which spans the North East Growth Location and will connect town centres in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Middleton, Heywood, Radcliffe and Prestwich.

The scheme also has the potential to deliver 1.6 million square metres of employment floorspace.

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