THE Canal & River Trust is saving cash in moving its North West office in Wigan to smaller premises, with the advantage it is right next to the waterway.
It's new office at Trencherfield Mill (Pictured) next to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will be open from the 8th March after vacating its present office on the 4th.
Grade II listed
The canal-side former cotton spinning mill, dates back to 1907 and is Grade II listed, and has been converted to a mix of office space and homes, with Waterway Manager, Chantelle Seaborn telling us:
"Our lease on the existing office in Wigan had come to an end so we've taken the opportunity to look at the office space and facilities needed. Our new office is smaller and cheaper to run but has bags of character. Next to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath, it's a good location for visitors to pop in and say hello."
Move out
The office move will take place in the first week of March, when the Trust expects to move out of its existing office and be open for business as usual at Trencherfield on 8th, meaning the offices will be closed during the period because of removal and changes to phone lines.