The second phase of work has started in a £15m scheme to revamp a Salford shopping centre.
Walkden Town Centre, based on Bolton Road, will get a new external façade which is set to take around 16 months to complete, with workers already on-site.
Construction firm City Build was appointed the main contractor for the redevelopment, which is being led by Derwent Estates on behalf of the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation.
The redevelopment was approved by Salford council last summer, giving the green light for plans to create a new 'high street style' boulevard with timber street furniture, breakout seating areas, and low level planters.
At the time, bosses behind the scheme said it would involve demolishing around 180,000 sq ft of the existing retail space within Egerton Walk and Victoria Square.
It also included creating a pedestrianised link connecting a newly formed main entrance of the shopping centre to Manchester Road East and High Street.
"We are delighted to be moving forward with the next phase of the Walkden Town Centre redevelopment," said Scott Hall, asset manager at Derwent Estates.
"City Build did an outstanding job during the first phase of works, and this appointment reflects both the quality of the delivery as well as their deep-rooted connection to the local area.
"This is a key project for Walkden, and we remain fully committed to investing in its long-term growth and transformation. We're excited to continue working with City Build to bring the next chapter of this important regeneration to life."
Martin Berry, managing director of City Build, added: "As a Walkden-based business, we're proud to continue our partnership with Derwent Estates and play a key role in revitalising our local town centre.
"Phase Two is an exciting step forward for the community, and we're committed to delivering high-quality results that support long-term regeneration."
