BCEGI celebrated the topping out of the second phase of Middlewood Locks, the exciting new mixed-use development in Salford at the gateway to Manchester city centre, UK.

The ‘topping out’ ceremony took place on the roof of the final building in the second phase of the development, which consists of four separate buildings of up to 10 stories providing 546 apartments, with buildings connected by podium gardens. The award-winning new neighborhood is home to over 650 residents and counting, with 94% of homes sold in the first two phases.

Guests, including Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, and members and officers of the Council, witnessed the planting of a yew tree (traditionally planted on roofs to ward off evil spirits) and then anointed the tree with wine, corn, oil and salt to bring prosperity, wisdom, abundance and hospitality to the development and its residents.

Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, said: "It is very pleasing to see the Middlewood Locks project becoming the success story that we had envisaged four years ago, bringing real benefit to the people of Salford".

"The development of Middlewood Locks has created new employment and provides much-needed housing in the area".

Yu Dongwen, Lead Director of BCEGI (UK), said: "I am very pleased we have reached this important milestone on phase two of Middlewood Locks". 

“We have developed long-term relationships with local contractors and sub-contractors which are proving to be very successful. We are wholly committed to growing our business in the UK, especially in the Northern Powerhouse region and our work here in Greater Manchester, is providing a solid foundation for us".