GRAHAM Agrees Deal For Work At Major UK Shopping Centre

Northern Ireland-based construction firm GRAHAM has agreed a deal to deliver the first phase of development at Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport.Work is set to begin on the project early next year, which will include £3.5 million worth of work to Adlington Walk, the covered area next to the main shopping centre. This will create a new customer arrival point including high-quality toilet facilities; a new stair and lift access; new public realm and accessible entrance from Chestergate; and complementary facilities.The contractor will also offer placement and training opportunities – including apprenticeships and upskilling of the workforce working on Adlington Walk. The Council and local employment and skills support partners will help to target opportunities at local jobseekers. This contract is part of the Council’s £1bn regeneration plan for the town.The redevelopment project is being designed by architects AEW.