Vinci Construction has been chosen as the contractor to bring forward the first phase of Stockport 8, a £350m new neighbourhood in the heart of Stockport, Stockport 8.

Working in collaboration with ECF, the joint venture of Homes England, Legal & General and Manchester Invest Partner Muse, Vinci Construction will support the development of the £100m first phase, delivering 435 homes and commercial space.

In total Stockport 8 will deliver 1,300 homes, with spaces for shops, leisure and offices at street level. The mixed use development which is key to the town's regeneration plans.

The 8-acre site is adjacent to the town’s historic viaduct and new Stockport Interchange, located on land either side of King Street West.

This 435-home initial phase will be constructed on the site of the existing bus depot, east of the town’s famous viaduct, which will need to be demolished. Work is expected to begin at the beginning of 2026.

The 10-year scheme, known as Stockport 8, is split into three phases:

Phase one – 435 homes and 9,500 sq ft of commercial space on a 3.4-acre plot comprising the existing Stagecoach depot off Daw Bank and Viaduct Street

Phase two – Up to 454 homes and 3,200 sq ft of commercial space on 3.3 acres immediately west of phase one.

Phase three – 398 homes and 3,000 sq ft of commercial space on 2.5 acres north of the depot.

Paul Richards, deputy chief executive of Stockport Council and chief executive of Stockport MDC, said: “Stockport 8 is a cornerstone of our plans for Town Centre West, and reaching this milestone is a significant step forward in delivering our vision for a thriving, sustainable town centre. It’s fantastic to see momentum building for the regeneration of the area as a whole, with a number of exciting developments now progressing at speed and 1,200 new homes already completed or under construction.

“We’re pleased to welcome Vinci to the project as a key delivery partner and look forward to working together to bring this new neighbourhood to life – one that will set new standards for sustainable, community-focused urban living.”

Max King, project director at ECF, said: “We are delighted to welcome Vinci to the Stockport 8 team. Their selection follows extensive discussions with Vinci and Wilmott Dixon – both of whom were exceptional in their offers, professionalism and team approach.

“This is another significant milestone in delivering what will be an amazing new neighbourhood in Stockport, continuing the town centre renaissance. We submitted a planning application in December and look forward to a positive decision this spring before moving forward with demolition of the site in early 2026.”

The full team behind Stockport 8 is made up of architect Shedkm, landscape architect Planit, Deloitte on planning, project manager Walker Sime, Tace on MEP, and Renaissance for structural and civil engineering.

Arup is advising on highways and transport, Arcadis is cost consultant, and Font Comms has led on the community engagement.

Stockport appoints contractor for initial 435 home phase of Stockport 8