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Question Time

This section answers some of the major questions raised by local residents, schools and communities in recent months.

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  1. There are a number of trees in Stanney Brook Corridor with wildlife residing there, will they be cut down?
  2. Will there be public transport in place so that local people across the borough can access the jobs on Kingsway?
  3. How many of the 7250 jobs will be
  4. Who can I contact if I have a question or concern?
  5. When will the development be completed?
  6. When will the new spine road be open to the public?
  7. When will the junction 21 improvements be completed?
  8. What type of companies will be moving to the site?
  9. What provisions have been made to combat issues of drainage caused by construction and the development as a whole?
  10. What measures are being taken to ensure that the jobs that will be available on Kingsway will be available to local residents within the Borough?


There are a number of trees in Stanney Brook Corridor with wildlife residing there, will they be cut down?

A local resident was very concerned by the threat of several beautiful oak trees being cut down in Stanney Brook Corridor, particularly as these trees had a colony of bats nesting in them. After speaking with the Kingsway Delivery Team concerning the matter, it was confirmed that these trees were protected from any felling activity, therefore securing the bats’ habitat and maintaining the natural beauty that these fine trees provide. On occasions pruning work will have to be done to maintain their health and for the safety of the public.

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Will there be public transport in place so that local people across the borough can access the jobs on Kingsway?

A dedicated Transport Group are working to develop a range of services such as shuttle buses, demand responsive transport and Metrolink to Kingsway. It is expected that these will be in place by the time the companies are located on Kingsway, with Metrolink available by 2013. A thorough transport plan is being developed and the Partnership looks forward to a Transport Co-ordinator joining the Delivery Team in the near future.

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How many of the 7250 jobs will be

Until businesses are signed up to each unit we are not able to confirm the actual number of new jobs. However, what the Kingsway Partnership can guarantee is that we are working to ensure those businesses locating on Kingsway will provide the greatest economic benefit in terms of new jobs and safeguarding jobs already in Rochdale. Not to mention supply chain benefits and the new staff local companies may need to take on to meet new demands.

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Who can I contact if I have a question or concern?

The Kingsway Delivery Team is available to answer a range of questions and concerns and help as much as possible. The team members include:

All members of the team can be contacted on 01706 868999.

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When will the development be completed?

The development will take place over 3 phases, with a 10 - 15 year delivery life. It is currently due for completion in 2018. The current timescales for the development are as follows:

Please click here to see a phasing plan of Kingsway

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When will the new spine road be open to the public?
The Road going through the centre of the Kingsway development will be open to the public by January 2008.

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When will the junction 21 improvements be completed?
The junction 21 improvements are currently due for completion by August 2007.

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What type of companies will be moving to the site?

Kingsway is targeting companies within the following sectors:

These companies are being targeted as they have been identified as growth sectors that will bring the greatest economic benefits and quality of jobs to Rochdale.

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What provisions have been made to combat issues of drainage caused by construction and the development as a whole?
Stanney Brook Corridor will play a key role in the drainage of the whole of Kingsway with four drainage attenuation lagoons being created. These will not be permanent water features but rather wetland areas which will add to the diverse ecology of the area, and act as holding areas in times of high rainfall to ensure the Stanney Brook River is not overloaded.

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What measures are being taken to ensure that the jobs that will be available on Kingsway will be available to local residents within the Borough?
The Kingsway Recruitment Team (KRT) is working hard to ensure that the skills level within the Borough is improved through the provision of training for local residents. The Team will have contact with the new employers many months before they move onto site, allowing them to have an insight into the staffing requirements the employer will have. Through the support provided, local residents who have accessed the training will have the relevant skills for the jobs available and will be introduced to the employers through the KRT.

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