Victoria Riverside
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Victoria Riverside is a residential development in the Red Bank area of Manchester, England. It comprises 634 homes across three towers linked by podiums: the 18-storey City View, the 26-storey Park View and the 37-storey Crown View. The towers were designed by Hawkins\Brown architects. At a height of 119 metres (390 ft), Crown View is the 18th-tallest building in Greater Manchester as of June 2026.
Key Information
The development is a joint venture between the developer Far East Consortium and Manchester City Council,[4] and is one of the first to be constructed within the wider Victoria North masterplan to build 15,000 homes over 15–20 years.[5]
History
[edit]Planning
[edit]A planning application for three towers was submitted to Manchester City Council in May 2020, as part of the then-named Northern Gateway masterplan.[6] Planning approval was obtained in January 2021.[7] In March 2021, the masterplan area of which Victoria Riverside was to form part was renamed Victoria North.[8]
The Victoria Riverside development occupies the former Angelgate site, a project that encountered significant difficulties and controversy following the collapse of both the developer, Pinnacle, and the main contractor, PHD1.[9][10]
Construction
[edit]In 2021 the construction contractor CR Construction (UK) was appointed to build the three towers.[3]
Park View and City View towers were topped out in early 2023; the third and tallest tower, Crown View, was topped out in November of that year.[2] City View contains 128 apartments, all of which are classed as affordable.[11] In July 2024, the development was expected to complete in early 2025.[12]
Amenities
[edit]Crown View tower includes approximately 4,500 sq ft (420 m2) of amenity floorspace comprising co-working spaces, a gym and yoga studio, a bar and lounge, and a private dining area.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Future Manchester. An economy built on people, place and prosperity". Manchester City Council. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ a b Hodgson, Neil (17 November 2023). "Victoria Riverside marks topping out milestone". The Business Desk. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ a b Hatmaker, Julia (10 December 2021). "FEC appoints CR Construction to Victoria Riverside". Place North West. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "Victoria North regeneration". Manchester City Council. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Robson, Steve (22 March 2021). "First look at plans for Manchester city centre's new 113-acre 'river park' and waterfront apartments". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Middleton-Pugh, Jessica (26 May 2020). "FEC submits triple tower application at Northern Gateway". Place North West. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ "Planning – Application Summary 126944/FO/2020". Manchester City Council. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Whelan, Dan (16 March 2021). "Northern Gateway rebrands as Victoria North". Place North West. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Davies, Fiona (26 May 2020). "FEC submits triple tower application at Northern Gateway". Place North West. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ^ Davies, Fiona (10 October 2018). "Angelgate developer to be liquidated". Place North West. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ^ Davies, Ethan (18 November 2023). "Inside the 'once in a generation project' that will transform Manchester's skyline". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 30 August 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Whelan, Dan (22 July 2024). "FEC sticks with CR Construction for next phase of £4bn Victoria North". Place North West. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
- ^ Rennie, Sophie (17 November 2023). "FEC tops out 37-storey Victoria Riverside tower". Place North West. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Victoria Riverside via Far East Consortium
- Victoria Riverside via Hawkins\Brown
