Manchester's iconic Chinatown pagoda could be replaced with new structure in redesign plans
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA major public consultation designed to shape the future of the historic heart of Chinatown in Manchester city centre has been launched.
Council bosses say they want to replace the damaged pagoda, on Faulkner Street's junction with Nicholas Street, with a new structure that will 'celebrate Chinese heritage and provide a community focal point'.
Chinatown's iconic pagoda was damaged in a vandal attack in June this year. Safety fences were smashed in the early hours attack and four ornamental statues were stolen, which were imported originally from China.
It prompted the council to close the popular meeting place on safety grounds. Ryan Parsons, 27, a qualified chef from Bangor, Wales, was later sentenced after he pleaded guilty to theft and damaging property, with a court told his attack to the landmark pagoda had caused damage in the region of £200,000.
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