![]() Plans to develop the Wigan Pier Quarter (Image: Step Places) The launch of the scheme, which will be led by Wigan council with funding from Greater Manchester, comes after a four-week public consultation. Work on the new walking and cycling scheme will take approximately 20 weeks to complete and the route should be ready to use later this year. The plans for the Pier Quarter include building eight modular town houses by the canal alongside a wedding venue, gin distillery, microbrewery and food hall. ![]() READ MORE: Wigan Pier redevelopment plans approved - including wedding venue, gin-distillery, micro-brewery, food hall and waterside town houses Named after the 1937 book by George Orwell, the scheme promises to provide a safer and more attractive link to the new Pier development and encourage those travelling by train to visit the complex when complete. ![]() New cycling and walking facilities will be installed, lighting improved and better crossings created as part of the scheme known as The Road to Wigan Pier. Work to better connect Wigan Pier with the town centre starts today (June 21). ![]()
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