Peel Waters has named construction firm GRAHAM as the delivery partner for the first phase of the Central Docks development, the largest brownfield site in Liverpool and a key part of the ambitious Liverpool Waters regeneration project.

Spanning over 10.5 hectares, Central Docks is set to become the largest of the five planned neighbourhoods within the Liverpool Waters district. The project is a cornerstone of the transformation of a 60-hectare historic waterfront site, with plans to create a vibrant, mixed-use community that will drive significant economic growth in North Liverpool and the wider Liverpool City Region.

Following a competitive tender process through Pagabo’s Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Framework, GRAHAM will oversee the final designs and conduct site investigations for Central Docks’ infrastructure and Central Park, which will be a focal point of the new neighbourhood.

During this phase, GRAHAM will work closely with contractors and suppliers to integrate them into the design process, ensuring a seamless collaboration. This includes designing roads, underground utilities, public spaces, and the impressive 2.1-hectare Central Park, which is set to become one of Liverpool’s largest green spaces.

This infrastructure is essential to support approximately 2,350 new homes planned for the Central Docks area. The homes will feature diverse tenures, including affordable housing, build-to-rent options, and properties for the elderly, aligning with the UK government’s initiative to build 1.5 million new homes within the next five years.

The second stage of the project, involving the construction of infrastructure and the completion of Central Park, will commence after the first phase is finalised.

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