The area had been mainly derelict since the 1980s, but is being redeveloped as part of a wider regeneration scheme that includes plans for 1,500 new homes, retail, leisure and office space.

This investment, delivered through the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), was part of the Government's strategy to support 'shovel ready' schemes that would help to drive economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis.

[8] The park is on the banks of the River Medlock, a section of which was revealed after more than 50 years when concrete culverts were removed during construction.

Three of the original steel beams have been retained to create the base of a new bridge over the river, forming part of extensive walkways.

[6] There is a large children's playground with six slides and references to the industrial past of the site, as well as landscaped areas with thousands of plants and 142 trees spread across 58 species.