LANDMARK buildings across Bolton will be coming under close scrutiny in the months ahead as possible tourist attractions of the future.

The result will be that eye-catching structures across the town will star in a new guide to Greater Manchester which will be produced in time for next year's Commonwealth Games.

And the ones making the big decisions about the sights of Bolton will be schoolchildren from the town.

As part of National Construction Week, pupils of all ages in Bolton will be set the challenge of identifying a building in their area to be included in a new guidebook entitled "Must See Buildings in Greater Manchester".

The pupils must choose a building new or old that is personally significant but also that would appeal to visitors to Greater Manchester.

Construction Week is organised by the regional office of the Construction Industry Training Board and runs from Thursday, October 18.

The competition is being organised by the Greater Manchester branch of the Chartered Institute of Buildings.

The launch of the "Must See" competition will take place at Manchester Velodrome on the first day of National Construction Week.

The CITB say it is working with a host of business groups and organisations across the region and the Bolton and Bury Partnership will be playing a major role by including as many schools as possible from the two towns.

The competition will be open until next March after which the guide will be published.

CIOB chairman for Greater Manchester Peter Farrell said: "This is an excellent way of getting young people interested in how the construction industry develops our infrastructure in such a way that gives enjoyment to people in their everyday lives."

Entry forms will be sent out to all Greater Manchester schools following the launch but they and additional information are available from the CITB North West's education advisor Caroline Gee on 01744 694806.