Work is underway on a new £45 million mixed-use development in Stockport.

A ceremony has been held to mark the start of building work on the Redrock Stockport project.

The 75,000 sq ft scheme is being built by Wates and will include leisure, retail and restaurant provision, featuring a 360-space car park and 10-screen cinema.

It is part of Stockport Council's major £1 billion 'Investing in Stockport’ programme.

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Eamonn Boylan, Chief Executive at the council, said: "I am thrilled that we have reached this landmark stage on Redrock Stockport, and that our vision of transforming this area of the town centre is becoming a reality.  The new cinema, restaurants and retail units will bring a new vibrancy to this area of our town centre making a great place to visit and spend time.

"Redrock is just one of our Investing in Growth projects that are underway at the moment, each improving different areas of the town making Stockport an even better place to live, work and visit."

Both Wates and the council have pledged to ensure local SMEs are engaged in the build and that on-site training and employment opportunities are created.

The scheme is due to be completed by 2017.

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