Bolton firm Forrest to deliver £20.1m Salford Quays tower scheme

North West contractor Forrest has been chosen to deliver a £20.1m new-build scheme in Salford Quays.

X1 The Gateway, from accommodation provider X1, will see the Bolton-based firm deliver 191 one- and two-bedroom private rented sector apartments across 19 levels.

With views overlooking the Quays and Manchester city centre from its location on Trafford Road, the 18,577 sq ft scheme will feature a residents’ gym, off-street parking with spaces for 30 vehicles, and a ground-floor commercial unit.

Forrest’s senior project manager, Matthew Fisher, who joined the company to support the X1 developments, will oversee work on the project.

The contractor’s appointment on The Gateway is its third contract with X1. Forrest has completed the opening phase of X1’s Eastbank project in central Manchester and was selected to deliver phase two, X1 The Plaza, in January 2016.

The head of new build at Forrest, Neil Ashworth, said: “Following our recent completion at the X1 Eastbank project, our appointment to this new scheme in Salford Quays continues our excellent relationship with X1, and is further testament to the quality work our team delivers.

“Strengthening our profile in the private residential sector continues to be a driver behind our diversification strategy, especially as growing property demand pushes new-build development in the sector even higher.”

X1’s operations and regional director, Melissa Green, commented: “Following our successful partnership with Forrest on X1 Eastbank, they were a natural choice for X1 The Gateway.

“With all units in X1 Eastbank already sold, we expect to see similar levels of popularity for this new high-end scheme.”