RUSSELLS Construction of Trafford Park is revamping part of the region’s biggest wholesale market.
The contractor was awarded the contract to build a new £4.2m fish market hall at New Smithfield Market in Openshaw by Manchester City Council.
The Russells team has undertaken groundworks on land adjoining the existing market hall, and is in the process of constructing the new facility, which is due to be completed by January 2016.
The project, designed by GDLodge architects, includes the construction of a new portal-framed building, comprising 10 joined but separate units for tenants, as well as loading areas, specialist chiller and freezer rooms, and ancillary office space.
The work is being carried out while the market remains open to the public and traders continue to operate in the existing fish market building.
Once the new facility has been completed, Russells will also demolish the old building and use the space to create new car parking and circulation areas.
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