Salboy announced as JV partner to deliver phase two of Gary Neville's St Michael's development

Gary Neville's Relentless Developments has announced a partnership with property developer Salboy to deliver phase two of the St Michael's development in Manchester with building works expected to start in January 2023.

The second phase of the Manchester development will see work begin on the 191-bed hotel early next year. The 40-storey tower at St Michaels, designed by Hodder + Partners, will also feature 181 serviced residences, as well as leisure facilities and a food, drink and entertainment space in the square on the ground floor. Contractor Domis Construction has been bought on board to support the delivery of phase two which will also include the refurbishment of the Sir Ralph Abercromby public house. The entire development is expected to be completed in 2026.

The first phase of the development began in January 2022 and will comprise of 185,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation across nine floors, Japanese and Peruvian restaurant Chotto Matte will also open a 900-cover restaurant on the roof.

The scheme so far has created 1,800 jobs in the city and is expected to bring significant investment to Manchester. Relentless owner Gary Neville said: “The Relentless team have been on this project for 15 years and we’ve never diluted our ambition on what has been an incredibly long journey to build this complex and challenging project. Thank you so much to the Salboy Team, to Fred and Simon in particular and for all their support over the last few months. I would also like to thank Manchester City Council and the Reform Synagogue for the faith they’ve shown over the years. It’s now time to deliver."

“Our aim with St Michael’s has always been to create a world class destination in our city that celebrates our local passion, spirit and hospitality that delivers to a 5 star international standard.”

Simon Ismail, MD of Salboy, added: "Gary and his team have worked incredibly hard to drive the St Michael's project forward over the last few years and we're excited to be on board to help them deliver this hugely ambitious and long-awaited scheme. We would like to thank Relentless for giving us an opportunity to be involved in this scheme. St Michael's is already raising expectations for what Manchester has to offer. Now it's time for Salboy, Domis and Relentless to work together to make this development a reality and deliver a destination at the sorts of international standards that all of Manchester can be proud of."