A logistic park which could create thousands of jobs could be on the cards in the North West – if a new proposal is backed. The plans, which would see a development site near the M6 near Wigan, could create up to 1,650 jobs – in a huge boost for the local economy.

The Symmetry Park Wigan, as it’s set to be named, will be development on brownfield land which was the site of a former colliery. DB Symmetry are behind the scheme, and their proposals which have gone to consultation comprise of 1.44m sq ft of employment space and represent a construction investment of around £73m into Wigan – which will boost the local council’s income through business rate payments by £3m.

Managing Director of DB Symmetry Andrew Dickman said: ”It’s an exciting time for Wigan, with the arrival of HS2 and the council’s ambitious plans to grow the local economy and revitalise the town centre. New employment sites like Symmetry Park Wigan will mean that the town gets its share of Greater Manchester’s economic growth and can provide jobs and apprenticeships for people across Wigan which will create lasting benefits for the local economy.”

Highlighted by Andrew Dickman one of the key elements of the project is the potential opportunities for the region that this project could unlock – and those will be a key focus of our Greater Manchester Economic Growth Conference later this year.

The announcement comes on the back of Wigan Council publishing their Employment Land Position Statement which shows a big shortage of employment sites in the borough that it needs for the future. The planning application is expected to be submitted this summer.