This massive-scale plan is projected to inject £7.3 billion per annum into the UK economy and create around 48,000 new local jobs.The 150-hectare zone will not only focus on football but will also be transformed into a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood welcoming to local residents throughout the year.
Tom Ross, leader of Trafford council, added: "We are delighted to introduce the masterplan which starts a long journey to piece together what could happen where, to bring this world-class cultural and sporting destination to life.
"We want to create a great place to be, not just on matchdays but every day – and we’re looking for as many residents and businesses as possible to help us to shape this vision, through our forthcoming consultation process.
"Wharfside will become a network of attractive neighbourhoods in which to live, work, wander, explore, relax with family, enjoy nature and wildlife, meet friends, eat out, have a drink, shop and be entertained.
"It will have the best of parks and waterside spaces, housing including affordable options in vibrant and diverse localities, new health and educational facilities, joined-up public transport and places to walk, cycle and be active."