Britcon was appointed by Maple Grove Developments to deliver the design and construction of a new district centre in Hattersley, Tameside. The £11 million scheme spans approximately 57,000 sq ft and forms a key part of the wider regeneration of the area. The mixed use development has been designed to enhance local amenities and support economic growth, providing a combination of retail, leisure and employment space within a well connected and landscaped environment.
Scope of Works
The project comprised the full design and build of a multi unit development across a 5.5 acre site. Key elements included the construction of a new Aldi food store, a Costa Coffee café with drive through facilities, and up to eight employment units to support local businesses. Extensive external works were undertaken, including the creation of 179 customer car parking spaces and carefully considered landscaping to complement the surrounding environment. In addition, the project involved 278 highway works, installation of new incoming services, and the provision of 16 electric vehicle charging points to support sustainable transport. Groundworks included land remediation and significant cut and fill operations to prepare the site. Britcon delivered both civils and building works, ensuring full integration across all elements of the scheme.
Challenges
The delivery of a large scale mixed use development presented several logistical and technical challenges. Coordinating multiple building types and end user requirements within a single programme required careful planning and stakeholder collaboration. The integration of highway works alongside live construction activities demanded strict traffic management and sequencing to minimise disruption.
Ground conditions and the need for land remediation added further complexity, requiring detailed assessment and adaptive engineering solutions. In addition, the installation of new incoming services across the site had to be carefully managed to align with the phased construction approach. Maintaining programme certainty across a 52 week period while delivering a high quality finish across all units was critical to the project’s success.
Outcomes
The completed district centre provides a high quality, sustainable development that supports both community needs and economic growth in Hattersley. The scheme has successfully delivered modern retail and employment spaces, enhancing local infrastructure and creating new opportunities for businesses and residents. The inclusion of electric vehicle charging points and extensive landscaping contributes to the environmental performance of the site, while the thoughtful design ensures the development integrates seamlessly with the local landscape. The project stands as a key milestone in the regeneration of the area, demonstrating Britcon’s capability to deliver complex, multi use schemes to a high standard, on programme and in line with client expectations.