Rowlinson has been appointed as contractor to build St Thomas’ Gardens, a multi-generational residential community in the heart of Stockport town centre.
The development, being delivered by Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, will bring together housing, health, and community services, creating a dynamic living space for all ages.
At the heart of the scheme is a state-of-the-art care facility, which will become an integral part of Stockport Council’s vision for integrated health and social care in the borough.
The council acquired the former St Thomas’ Hospital site from Homes England to create an all-age residential project and it will include an 82-bed intermediate care scheme called the Academy of Living Well, built with sustainability at its heart.
The Academy will provide support for people transitioning between hospital and home to support the borough’s approach to health and social care integration. The vision for St Thomas’ Gardens is closely aligned with Stockport’s broader ambition of creating the most liveable town centre in the UK.
Stockport Homes will also bring forward much-needed affordable homes at St Thomas’ Gardens, which will breathe new life into some of the borough’s most important Grade II listed heritage buildings. The homes will offer a mix of shared ownership and social rent.
As part of the wider Town Centre West regeneration project, this development will stand out as a trailblazer for multi-generational living. The inclusion of homes, healthcare, and community spaces is designed to bring generations together and reflects a forward-thinking approach to modern living.
The St Thomas’ Hospital site was originally built in 1841 as a workhouse and infirmary. It was later used as an NHS facility until 2004.
