Ground investigations to be carried out at Garden Village site

Ground investigations will be taking place later this month on the site of the planned Garden Village at Handforth.

The surveys on the site, which is to the east of Handforth, are due to start on Monday and last for around eight weeks. They will include land and drainage surveys, as well as samples being taken from the ground.  

The findings will support the preliminary design works of the scheme, construction of which is planned to begin by September 2026. 

During the surveys, some areas of the site will be cordoned off for safety, and there will also be some traffic management in place for short periods. 

Councillor Michael Gorman, chair of Cheshire East Council’s economy and growth committee, said:

“I would like to thank residents and those visiting the area for their patience while the surveys over the next few weeks take place. 

“This is an important step towards delivering on our ambitions for the Garden Village site, which includes 1,500 new homes, new employment space, a village centre, extra care accommodation, a new school, a community hub and green space for the local community to enjoy.  

“Significant progress to drive the scheme forward has been made over the last year, and an update on its delivery will be considered at the March meeting of the council’s economy and growth committee.” 

While the ground investigations are carried out, traffic management will impact the A34, access to Total Fitness, Long Mile Drive and Coppice Way. There will also be a one-day closure of the route to Tesco via dumbbell roundabout. Traffic will be diverted to the main roundabout.  There will be no full road closures, lane closures or temporary signals in place.

Visit the Garden Village web page for more information.