Residents in Hale and Altrincham are set to be among the first to benefit from a major expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with Trafford Council announcing plans for up to 100 new charging points across the borough.
The government-funded initiative, delivered in partnership with Amey, will see charging points installed on Hermitage Road in Hale and Elm Road in Altrincham as part of the initial rollout phase.
The other first-wave locations include Buxton Crescent in Sale, Taylors Road in Stretford and Knowsley Avenue in Urmston.
The new charging network is specifically designed to serve residential areas where residents have limited access to off-street parking, making it easier for local people to switch to electric vehicles and charge close to home.
Anna Gornall, Account Director at Amey, said: "We're excited to launch our first EV charge points in Trafford, working in partnership with Trafford Council to make electric vehicle charging more accessible to local communities.
"As the UK's leading provider of energy transition and decarbonisation solutions, we are well placed to use our existing expertise and resource to support Trafford Council in delivering a holistic public EV charging network for local communities.
"We're helping residents make the switch, so everyone can plug in and power a greener Trafford."
The rollout is backed by the government's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements Fund and will use 100 per cent zero carbon energy.
A spokesperson for Trafford Council said: "We are delighted to be working with Amey on this project to bring more and better charging options to the people of Trafford. This is an extension to the current EV charging options in the borough and is great news for committed EV owners and those who are thinking about going electric."
Amey will handle the installation, maintenance and operation of the charging network.
Information on the latest tariffs and availability of the charging points can be found on Amey's EV Charging App.
Work on the installation is expected to begin soon.
