en.Wedoany.com Reported - Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has selected a site in Cheadle Heath for a 200-bus electric bus depot, replacing the existing Daw Bank depot, which will be redeveloped for housing.

The site, formerly occupied by Lex Autolease, is located off Heathside Park Road, approximately two miles from the town center's main bus station. TfGM had previously considered an ambulance station on Travis Brow as an alternative but ultimately chose this location. A planning application for the electric bus depot is expected to be submitted this summer, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and completion in 2029.

During construction, two temporary depots—the former Heaton Lane depot and the Lundy site adjacent to the former Kingston Street—will be used to house buses, while ECF continues the redevelopment of the Daw Bank site as part of the Stockport 8 project, which includes 1,300 homes. TfGM stated it remains on track to achieve a fully electric bus fleet by 2030. Depots in other parts of Greater Manchester, such as Ashton and Middleton, have already been electrified.

Chris Barnes, TfGM's Infrastructure Delivery Director, said the Cheadle Heath site offers "an excellent opportunity to build the first depot of its kind in Greater Manchester." He noted that a modernized Bee Network means better services for passengers and cleaner air, which is why continued investment in depot upgrades is underway.

Councillor Mark Roberts, Leader of Stockport Council, said the proposals represent a significant step toward two key goals: creating a modern, fully electric public transport network and continuing the transformation of Stockport town center. Under the plans, the Daw Bank site will be demolished in early 2027 to make way for the first phase of the Stockport 8 project (435 homes).

To help residents learn about the plans and ask questions, two open days will be held: Wednesday, June 17, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Cheadle Library, and Thursday, June 18, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stockroom in Merseyway Shopping Centre.

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