The famous Manchester sculpture at risk of relocation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Totem has been at the epicentre of change in recent years. From being surrounding by once flourishing 'vibrant' businesses to standing alone in a derelict square, and now being the last remains of that era with the shops and flats now demolished.
But the sculpture is now at risk of being uprooted and moved at a substantial cost, with some residents of the surrounding area unhappy with the proposal.
The artwork, created by artist William Mitchell who was known for creating concrete sculptures, has sat in Eastford Square in Collyhurst, since the 1960s, but following a vote in 2017, Manchester City Council are in the process of moving the sculpture to the verge of the carpark between Roach and Vauxhall courts. READ MORE: Salford 'needs to build' new homes on green belt to tackle housing crisis, mayor says However, this is not the first time the Council have attempted the move, with the initial attempt failing due to the sculpture's precarious position of sitting above the rail lines of Victoria tunnel.
Now the council are aiming to use a crane to excavate and move the sculpture, causing outrage from the local tenant's association.
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