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Embankment Exchange

Coordinates: 53°29′14″N 2°14′49″W / 53.48710°N 2.24700°W / 53.48710; -2.24700
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Embankment Exchange
Embankment Exchange in February 2025
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Former namesThe Residence Irwell Tower
The Residence Greengate Tower
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential skyscraper
LocationGreengate, Salford,
Greater Manchester,
England, United Kingdom
Coordinates53°29′14″N 2°14′49″W / 53.48710°N 2.24700°W / 53.48710; -2.24700
Construction started2017
Completed2024
Cost£85 million[1]
OwnerLegacie Developments
HeightNorth Tower: 107 m (349 ft)
South Tower: 50 m (163 ft)
Technical details
Floor countNorth Tower: 35
South Tower: 16
Design and construction
Architect(s)Jeffrey Bell Architects / Falconer Chester Hall[2]
Website
www.embankmentexchange.co.uk

Embankment Exchange is a residential development in the Greengate area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It comprises 300 apartments across two buildings connected by a central podium: the 107 m (349 ft) tall North Tower and 50 m (163 ft) tall South Tower.[2] The buildings were designed by Jeffrey Bell Architects.[3]

As of March 2025, the North Tower is the fifth-tallest building in Salford and the joint 22nd-tallest building in Greater Manchester with City Tower.

History

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Planning

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The planning application was submitted to Salford City Council in August 2015,[4] with planning approval obtained in March 2016.[5]

Construction

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In 2017, Elliot Group commenced construction of the complex, then called 'The Residence',[2] but progress was delayed the following year when main contractor Forrest went into administration.[6] Work stalled again in 2020 pending the results of a wider fraud investigation,[6] before restarting in February 2022 following the acquisition of the site by Legacie Developments who renamed the development 'Embankment Exchange'.[7] Construction was expected to complete in 2023,[2] and in October 2024 it was announced that completion was due by the end of the year.[8]

Facilities

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The development will include a spa, gym, residents lounge and bar, work-from-home booths and a 24-hour concierge.[9]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jackson, Nick (27 October 2022). "Flagship £40m, 300-home tower block boasting spa and gym to soon dominate Salford's skyline". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "The Residence". Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ Whelan, Dan (27 October 2022). "Legacie secures £40m for long-stalled Salford project". Place North West. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Planning – Application Summary". Salford City Council. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Application No: 17/69573/FUL" (PDF). Salford City Council. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b Middleton-Pugh, Jessica (20 February 2020). "Work stops on Elliot's £70m Salford tower". Place North West. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  7. ^ Whelan, Dan (4 February 2022). "Funding deal paves the way for Legacie to restart Salford tower". Place North West. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  8. ^ Hatmaker, Julia (28 October 2024). "Nexus, Legacie pick up stalled £45m Salford resi". Place North West. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  9. ^ Butler, Ben (28 October 2022). "Developer Strikes Funding Deal for Apartments Tower". Insider Media. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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