Initial work to construct a business park on a popular area of greenery in New Islington has started this month — prompting one councillor in the area now calling for a new park to be built in the vicinity to make up for the loss of grassland.
The area of grass around the New Islington Metrolink stop has become a popular spot for dog-walkers, runners, and picnics but a fortnight ago (September 5), diggers moved in to start investigatory works ahead of a full programme of building on the new complex. Electric Park, as it will be known, will consist of five buildings designed for small and medium businesses.
As part of the plans, there is a commitment from developer General Projects to retain two-and-a-half acres of green space; down from the existing four acres but which a spokesperson has told the MEN will be ‘significantly better quality’. There is also a commitment to increase biodiversity by 30 percent.
