New industrial logistics unit construction in Heywood to boost Greater Manchester
What happened
Construction has started on Birch 100, a new 103,770 sq ft urban logistics unit located in Heywood. This unit is part of a larger industrial estate being delivered by Chancerygate, with completion expected in summer 2027. The estate is part of the Northern Gateway project, which is set to provide 6.5 million sqft of industrial space and new homes in areas near Bury and Rochdale.
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Why it matters
The Northern Gateway project is a large employment area expected to drive substantial investment and up to 10,000 jobs into Greater Manchester. The new facility is designed to support industrial and logistics operations in the region, with tenants planning to use it for HGV and crane maintenance.
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Who's involved
- HeywoodLocation of the new industrial estate and logistics unit
- Greater ManchesterMetropolitan county expected to receive substantial investment and job creation
- RochdaleDistrict where the Northern Gateway project straddles the border
- BuryTown where the Northern Gateway project straddles the border
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Greater ManchesterSpeculative
Greater Manchester could see increased investment and job creation from the Northern Gateway project
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The entities involved
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Heywood
town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, UK
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England