An area close to the city centre of Liverpool that has been derelict and inaccessible for over half a century will undergo some significant changes in 2025. The Echo reports that Central Docks, which forms a part of the wider Liverpool Waters regeneration project on the banks of the River Mersey, will undergo significant new development this year.
The construction company GRAHAM, who are specialists in waterside development, have been appointed to deliver the first phase of the project. The 60 hectare site is the largest brownfield site in Liverpool, and it will see the creation of serviced offices, homes, and amenities. It has not been accessed by the public for over 50 years.
The regeneration will also see the creation of a 2.1 hectare central park, with hundreds of new trees, sports and recreational facilities, and supporting infrastructure. The creation of approximately 2,350 new homes will be supported by a £56m grant from Homes England, which was approved by the government in the Autumn Budget.
Chris Capes, Development Director for Liverpool Waters, said: “”We’re really excited about the park and the green space that it’s going to provide. It sits either side of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, it’s publicly accessible so it’s a park for not just the residents of Liverpool Waters but a public park.”
He added: “It’s been designed to consider a number of different elements. It takes on cues from the historic ground that it sits on – it’s public space, play space, leisure and sports facilities in the park but then it also has some more open space which is for relaxation and enjoying that environment, with some quiet space as well.”
The wider Liverpool Waters project also includes Everton’s new Bramley Moore Dock stadium, which is due to host its first competitive match in August.