Salford Quays

Question 1

What are the Salford Quays?

Answer 1

Home to 200,000 people
NW England, close to Manchester, head of Manchester ship canal, lots of factories opened. Thousands of people employed in the docks

Question 2

What happened in the Salford Quays in 1894?

Answer 2

Manchester ship canal opened, allowing for trade into the city

Question 3

What happened to in the Salford Quays in the 1890s?

Answer 3

A large dock area (quays) was built to accommodate the trade

Question 4

What are the causes of industrial decline in Salford Quays?

Answer 4

In the 1960s and 70s, modern ships couldn’t access canal - the land left after closure was derelict and contaminated (containerisation).
Over 3000 people lost their jobs
Docks we’re close in 1982
Social problems and high rates of unemployment.
Local housing areas feel into disrepair

Question 5

What are the causes of growth in Salfrod Quays?

Answer 5

In the mid 80s, government provided money from the ‘urban programme’ for regeneration.
New housing and offices were built. Few jobs created. In 1985, the Salford development plan was launched

Question 6

What are the results of growth in Salford Quays?

Answer 6

New residential developments.
Jobs for local people.
Slum clearance with modern sustainable housing
Salford council see a ‘modern global city’ by 2025

Question 7

What did Media City do for Salford Quays?

Answer 7

Media City UK attracted 10,000 jobs to the area. Investment has added £1 billion to the local economy since 2013.
Multiplier effect - leads to new jobs but there are still inequalities in terms of a lack of affordable homes

Question 8

What are the consequences of growth on the infrastructure in Salford Quays?

Answer 8

New homes are not affordable
New schools, college and university buildings
Lowry building (£64m)