TMT appointed to build and fit out the new £2.4m Merseyway Innovation Centre (MIC)

Stockport Council’s Merseyway Innovation Centre project will see vacant upper floors of the Merseyway Shopping Centre become spaces for up to 50 businesses to grow and work. When construction wraps, MIC will boast a series of bookable coworking desks, shared and private offices, and meeting rooms. Geared towards incubating start-ups, MIC will also offer tenants access to business support and networking opportunities.

Tom Traynor, Managing Director at TMT, commented “This is a hugely exciting opportunity for our company, it’s a privilege to be working with Stockport Council on this project. All three of our company directors are from Stockport so it is great to see the investment within the town centre, and to be able to play a small part in the improvements, coupled with the social value aspect of the project, we’re also giving back to our local community, which is something we are truly passionate about.”

As part of the contract, we’re also committed to using a supply chain for the project that is either based in Stockport or close by and to help with sustainability measurements, we will track carbon emissions to and from the site. We’re also aiming for less than .5% of waste generated from the site to end up in landfill. In terms of social value, we will also spend 80 hours of volunteer time on community projects, including assisting Stockport Women’s Centre in refurbishing its space.

Cllr Colin MacAlister, cabinet member for economy and regeneration at Stockport Council, said: “We have a thriving business community in Stockport, but this will strengthen our offer and provide that all-important support for new and small businesses, providing everything they need for their business to grow and prosper. The improvements we are making to the wider Merseyway Shopping Centre will further enhance the area and the new transport interchange just across the road will make it even more accessible, allowing more people to take advantage of the fantastic facilities and all our town centre has to offer.”