The developer behind the 3,000-home Trafford Waters scheme has announced that construction has begun on the first phase of 113 properties at the £2bn project.
X1 Developments has revealed that 79 of the homes off Trafford Way, within the site of the massive regeneration project, have already been sold.
This investment follows Manchester United's recent unveiling of plans for a state-of-the-art 100,000-seat stadium to replace Old Trafford.
Trafford Waters forms part of Peel Waters' 600-acre masterplan for TraffordCity. The development is projected to draw in 30m visitors annually to the Trafford Centre and neighbouring hubs such as the Chill Factore, indoor ski dome and a padel tennis complex.
Phase one features one, two and three-bedroom waterfront apartments and X1 reports that interest from investors 'remains strong'.
X1 chief executive Nick Sweeney said: "Being the first to deliver high-spec, privately owned apartments at Trafford Waters is a proud moment for us and demonstrates our long-term commitment to creating quality homes within a vibrant, mixed-use community.
"TraffordCity represents more than just development - it's about building a connected environment where people can live, work, and enjoy leisure all in one place. This milestone marks significant progress in making that vision a reality."
More than 10 acres of the 50-acre site will be devoted to green spaces, featuring a central park with views of the Manchester Ship Canal waterfront.
In addition, more than £10m is set to be invested in a new lifting bridge over the ship canal and enhancements to the local road network.
The plans also encompass a two-form entry primary school and an array of leisure facilities.
Simultaneously, work is underway on the new flagship THERME Health & Wellbeing Spa – a £500m project poised to become Europe's largest glass building.
This will be complemented by a new multi-purpose ice arena, an outdoor surf centre and luxury hotels.
James Whittaker, managing director of Peel Waters, said: "Our family business has been shaping Greater Manchester's landscape for over 50 years.
"Trafford Waters is a continuation of that legacy, blending world-class infrastructure with a genuine community-focused approach. We're committed to creating a neighbourhood where people feel proud to live, with exceptional standards for public spaces, ongoing maintenance, and amenities that support a vibrant lifestyle."
