A public information event will provide people in Oldham with a chance to find out more about plans for a temporary Metrolink stop at Oldham Mumps.
A public information event will provide people in Oldham with a chance to find out more about plans for a temporary Metrolink stop at Oldham Mumps.
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) will hold the event at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, The Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm on Monday 5 July.
As part of work to convert the former Oldham loop rail line to Metrolink, GMPTE are submitting a planning application for a temporary Metrolink stop at Oldham Mumps, close to the site of the former Mumps railway station.
The temporary stop will remain in place until a permanent stop is built on Union Street as part of the future Metrolink extension through Oldham town centre. The temporary stop will then be removed.
Philip Purdy, GMPTE’s Metrolink Director, said: ’We are committed to keeping in touch with residents and businesses while construction on the new Oldham and Rochdale route is ongoing and public information events such as this are a vital part of that commitment.
’I would encourage people to come along to the event, where they can view the plans and speak with team members on a one-to-one basis to discuss the scheme and ask any questions they may have.’
Anyone who is unable to attend the event and would like to find out more about the proposals, is advised to call the Metrolink public liaison team on 0161 244 1555 (open during office hours) or email future.metrolink@gmpte.gov.uk
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