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Farmhouse Inns to open pub near AJ Bell Stadium creating 75 jobs in Salford

Greene King, the pub retailer and brewer behind family pub chain Farmhouse Inns has announced the start of work on a new pub and restaurant, creating 75 new jobs, close to the A J Bell stadium.

It becomes the first tenant to join the £16 million stadium on the development which is being managed by a joint venture company between the Peel Group and Salford City Council (COSCOS).

The site is close to Port Salford, being developed by the Peel Group, which will create the UK’s first inland port to be served by water, road and rail bringing over 3,800 permanent jobs to the city.

Salford City Mayor Ian Stewart, said: “Greene King is building on the foundations we laid in 2012 for a successful future for this area.

“This new pub and restaurant will generate permanent jobs when it opens as well as providing new facilities for residents and visitors.

“It will also be the catalyst for the sale of more land around the AJ Bell Stadium and bringing this former derelict wasteland back to life.

“I look forward to celebrating this success with a drink in the new pub when it opens later this year.”

Corporate affairs director at Peel and chairman of COSCOS, Peter Hosker said: “We are delighted with today’s announcement, as it represents a key milestone in the City Gateway development project.

“The deal with Greene King, is encouraging for both the joint venture, and for the community as a whole.

“Peel, alongside our partners at Salford City Council, are working together to deliver our aspirations for economic growth and the provision of additional amenities for the area”.

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