Building work starts on Coronation Street complex
6th September 2011
A new era of television history began today (Tuesday 6th Sept) as Coronation Street stars William Roache and Michelle Keegan donned hard hats and picked up spades to 'break the ground' at their future new home.
The Corrie duo were marking the imminent start of building work on the 7.7 acre site where ITV is creating a bespoke stand alone production and studio centre for the world's longest running drama.
Joined by representatives from the Coronation Street production team, ITV senior management, project partners and local councillors, William Roache said "It’s over fifty years since I first walked on to a Coronation Street set, and now I’m here with Michelle, starting the build of our new home – the one that will take us well in to this century, and it feels fantastic”.
Kevin Lygo, Managing Director, ITV Studios said: “Our move to MediaCityUK is an historic one that will continue our commitment to the North, ensuring our longevity as the major programme maker in the region and make us a crucial part of Europe’s biggest media population. It is a very exciting time."
Building on the new site is expected to continue until spring 2013. The production will then relocate from central Manchester to the new centre, just across the water from the heart of MediaCityUK which is to be home to ITV Studios’ production and management teams, regional news and support staff.
Press enquiries to AJ Read, Communications & Engagement Manager, ITV MediaCityUK Move - aj.read@itv.com