Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a proposal for the ‘fully electric’ facility in Stockport, which will support the region’s transition to a zero-emission bus fleet as part of the Bee Network.

The depot will replace the current Daw Bank site, which is set to be demolished to make way for the Stockport 8 regeneration project, delivering more than 400 new homes as part of a wider 1,300-home development near the town’s iconic viaduct, says Bolton News.

If planning permission is granted, construction of the new depot on Heathside Park Road, the site of the former Lex Autolease premises, is expected to begin in 2027 and complete by late 2029.

Chris Barnes, infrastructure delivery director at TfGM, said:

“Modernising the Bee Network means better services for passengers and cleaner air for everyone in Greater Manchester. That’s why we’ve been investing in our depots, upgrading them to accommodate our growing fleet of electric buses.

“This site in Stockport offers us the perfect opportunity to build the first electric bus depot of its kind in Greater Manchester – one that is purpose-built and fit for the future.

“We look forward to speaking with local residents about the proposals as we prepare to submit our plans for the depot to Stockport Council later this year.”

The new facility will accommodate around 200 electric buses and include dedicated charging points, maintenance workshops, and office space.

Councillor Mark Roberts, leader of Stockport Council, said:

“These proposals represent another important step in two major ambitions we share across Stockport – creating a modern, fully electric public transport network and continuing the transformation of Stockport town centre.”

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