East Manchester Metrolink line

Droylsden - Villemomble Square refurbishment

Updated 15 August 2011

Work is progressing to build the new Metrolink line from Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne.

As part of this scheme we will be renewing the urban realm within Villemomble Square. Improvements will include new paving, trees, benches, litter bins, planters, street lighting, the reinstallation of the iconic Droylsden town centre clock and new location for the Christmas tree. The works to renew Villemomble Square have been developed in conjunction with Tameside MBC and will be carried out, in the main, by Tameside operatives.

Work is due to commence during the week commencing 15th August 2011 and will, in the first instance, concentrate on the Manchester Road frontage so that the new paving is completed in time for the Christmas Lights switch on in November. Work will recommence in January 2012 when improvements will be made to the Market Street side of the Square and will include the fitting of the new permanent urban real items such as litter bins, benches etc.

Click here to view a copy of the plan.

If you should require any further information please contact us on 0161 244 1555 (office hours) or email future.metrolink@tfgm.com.