Salford Quays set to become an even more desirable location with waterside revamp

The waterside at Salford Quays is set to become a hotspot for the public to eat and drink with a new ‘Box on the Docks’ concept being brought in. The scheme includes a food hall targeted at independent food and drink operators at terrace level and spaces at dockside level.

The proposals, submitted by the Lowry Outlet, at the quayside will include an external mall walkway to create new outdoor seating areas, erection of new food and retail container units. It is hoped that increasing footfall within the area would aid the vitality and viability of the area surrounding the shopping centre.

This is part of the Salford City Council’s masterplan that involves dividing the Quays into three distinct areas: Living, Live/Working and Leisure.

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The updated ‘vision’ for the Quays will be shaped by five key principles aimed at creating:

– A place that puts people at the centre

– A place that works for everyone

– A place that’s dedicated to wellbeing

– A place where creativity brings people together

– A place that celebrates its past

“A series of internal mall refurbishment works associated with the southern waterside entrance were completed in April 2020 including the installation of new escalators to provide direct access to the upper mall uses (Vue cinema, ITV ‘Jungle Challenge’ leisure box, food court and associated retail units),” a design and access statement stated.

“Due to changes in the F+B market and associated tenant demand, ‘The Watergardens’ scheme has been redesigned to initiate leasing discussions with potential foodhall operators and to attract a diverse range of F+B tenants. The design principles and strategies established as part of the previous