Oldham Council has officially opened Snipe Gardens, a new green space and public entrance into Oldham town centre.
Located on the site of the former Snipe Inn pub, the garden is a new walkway between Oldham bus station and Henshaw Street. The council said it was important to make the area open, welcoming and easy to walk through.
Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “This is an important step towards building a better Oldham. For many visitors, this is one of the first places they see when they get off the bus, so it’s vital the entrance to the town centre feels open and welcoming to all.
Snipe Gardens is more than just a green space, it’s about improving the town centre for everyone who lives, works, studies or visits here. I’m proud to see this project taking shape and bringing new life to our town.”
The project was funded by United Utilities and other partners, meaning there was no cost to the council’s own budgets.
Snipe Gardens is part of the council's wider regeneration plans, which also include the new Town Centre Park and upcoming housing developments.
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