Transforming the Soapworks

Carlyle Group and Abstract Nikal Management have made a sensible decision in the light of the improving market by deciding to start the mixed use refurbishment of the Soapworks in Salford Quays. This is a major project, being marketed by Canning O’Neill, of close to 37,160 sq.metres (400,000 sq.ft.) at the former Colgate Palmolive factory and is the only major speculative scheme starting in the area.

The plan is for a mixture of Grade A offices, hotels, leisure and ancillary facilities. The first phase comprises the refurbishment of the former boiler house which should be viewed in the wider context of Peel’s nearby Media City which has a growing occupier list headed by the BBC and possibly ITN. Mark Canning of Canning O’Neill said: “There has been strong interest in the scheme and we are talking to a number of prospective tenants across a number of sectors.”











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