Uni's plan for student village around park

THE University of Salford is aiming to transform its city campus with a new student village based around Peel Park.

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An improved students' union building, sports centre and accommodation offer are part of its aspirations for the future, as well as redesigning the campus to open it up to the public.

The aim of the project is to merge the greenery of Peel Park and the campus spaces, improve facilities for staff and students and make the university grounds more accessible for local residents. It includes removing surface level parking from the heart of the campus and Peel Park areas, apart from disabled spaces, with the aim of creating better access through active travel and public transport from Salford Crescent train station and the Bee Network.

The university is already part of the changes to Greater Manchester's transport network, with the V1 night bus trial stopping at the campus and plans in the pipeline to build a third platform at Salford Crescent station.