Plans submitted for new, state-of-the-art bus depot

PLANS have been submitted for a new, state-of-the-art bus depot for Warrington.
If approved, the development would take place in Dallam Lane, Warrington – and would replace the existing depot on Wilderspool Causeway which is run by council-owned bus company, Warrington’s Own Buses.
The move will enable the company to expand its modern fleet and recruit more drivers and technical staff, providing room for 20 additional buses, increasing the fleet to 140.
Warrington’s Own Buses managing director Ben Wakerley said: “This is a vital next step in ensuring the town has the most efficient and technically-advanced fleet possible.
“It will enable us to improve conditions for our hard-working colleagues and ensure that we can continue to improve the service for our passengers.”
Applicant Wire Regeneration, is a joint venture between Warrington Borough Council and developer Langtree that has been tasked with bringing about the wholesale regeneration of the town’s Southern Gateway.
The first project in its wider masterplan, the construction of 160 new homes on the site of Warrington RLFC’s former Wilderspool stadium, was recently granted planning permission.  This latest move, says Langtree group development director Neal Biddle, is the next major step in delivering its proposals, the relocation of the bus depot freeing up a key site.
He said: “This is a key site within our masterplan and if permission is granted for the new depot will allow us to bring forward proposals for major civic space and more homes.”
If planning permission is granted the new depot would be complete and operational by the summer of 2021.