A 10-storey private residential scheme in Ancoats, East Manchester by the Manchester Life Development Company has appointed GRAHAM Construction as the main contractor.

Weavers Quay is a Build-to-Rent (BTR) development which comprises 201 rental homes in a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments along with a residents’ club room, car parking spaces, cycle spaces and 24-hour concierge service.

Gary Hughes, GRAHAM Construction regional director, said: “This contract demonstrates our expertise in delivering high-quality large scale residential projects. We’ve established a strong reputation in the sector and bringing forward this second project with Manchester Life is a testament to that.

“Manchester’s private rental sector is thriving, and Ancoats is one of the city’s key development areas. We’re proud to play a part in creating exciting new neighbourhoods across Manchester that benefit the regional economy, retaining and attracting new residents into the city.”

The scheme sits on a vacant site at Old Mill Street and is the sixth and final development to commence within Phase One of Manchester Life, which is providing over 1000 homes in Ancoats. The first scheme, Cotton Field Wharf, completes in October 2017.