Final phase of Islington Wharf moves forward

A deal has been signed for the development of the fourth and final phase of Islington Wharf in Manchester.Waterside Places, a joint venture between Muse Developments and the Canal & River Trust, has signed a deal with Latimer, the development arm Clarion Housing Group, to deliver the final phase at Islington Wharf.Morgan Sindall Construction, sister company of Muse, has been appointed main contractor.The site sits on the corner of Great Ancoats Street and Old Mill Street, within the Piccadilly Basin, which has been transformed over many years and is close to Manchester Piccadilly station.Once completed, the scheme will bring forward 106 one- and two-bedroom apartments over two buildings at 11 and 16 storeys. This final phase will also have a 3,035 sq ft Sainsbury’s grocery store on the ground floor.To date, the wider Islington Wharf development has brought forward 348 flats on the banks of the Ashton Canal.