Salboy Group, in partnership with construction firm DOMIS, has announced the launch of a new £84.5 million residential development in Manchester’s Greengate district. This marks the duo’s tenth development in central Manchester over the past seven years.

Named Obsidian, the project features a 26-storey tower which will house 250 residential units. The breakdown includes 30 studios, 93 one-bedroom apartments, 110 two-bedroom apartments, and 15 three-bedroom apartments. The development is aimed at enriching the local area with a variety of living options.

Residents of Obsidian will enjoy access to numerous amenities, such as a private dining room, a gym, a cinema room, coworking spaces, and package storage facilities. Additionally, the ground floor of the building will offer 1,000 square feet of commercial space, further integrating the residential development into the urban fabric of the city.

Located on a previously undeveloped brownfield site, the project is being constructed by DOMIS and will be marketed and sold by Salboy. Construction has already commenced with completion targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Simon Ismail, managing director at Salboy, expressed enthusiasm about the project, particularly highlighting its appeal to younger professionals: “The schemes we develop with younger professional people in mind are often some of the most complex and creative, bringing together modern designs, compact inner-city locations and our future residents’ discerning tastes.”

Ismail also noted the significance of returning to the Greengate area, which serves as a crucial link between the cities of Salford and Manchester: “We are delighted to return to Greengate, an area whose overdue regeneration we have been involved with for more than seven years.” This development is expected to further contribute to the revitalisation of the Greengate district, bridging the gap between these twin cities.