A huge new electric bus depot is being planned for Greater Manchester, with a 'potential site' in north Manchester already earmarked for the 'state of the art' development.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) hope to buy a sprawling plot of land from Manchester city council in what's said to be a £10m deal, with its purchase set to be confirmed by the end of this month.
The Government has so far pledged £7.5m for the project, which leaves a funding shortfall of £2.5m GMCA say is 'expected to be funded from borrowings as part of the overall bus reform programme'.
A 'vacant site' over 13 acres currently owned by the council in the 'Central Park' area of north Manchester has been identified as a 'suitable' location, although it's exact location hasn't been revealed by TfGM.