By
Elizabeth Robinson |
Liverpool City Council will host a two day public consultation on proposals for a new permanent cruise terminal on the River Mersey.
The Liverpool Cruise Terminal was originally built in 2007 as a temporary facility. The council’s plans for an expanded permanent facility will feature a new passenger and baggage area complete with passport control; lounge, café, toilets, taxi rank and vehicle pick up point. This will involve the removal of Princes Jetty and construction of a new terminal on a new suspended deck structure in the Mersey.
Subject to planning and funding approval, the construction works are expected to start in summer 2018. Ramboll, the engineering consultancy firm, will project manage and assist with ongoing monitoring of construction of the new facility.
Further planning applications could include a series of smaller projects such as a new 200-room hotel and a multi-storey car park.
“A new cruise facility is vital if we want to continue to grow Liverpool’s tourism economy,” said Joe Anderson, the Mayor of Liverpool. “We want to welcome the next generation of super liners and passengers to the Mersey and provide a world class welcome and a five star experience.
“A new cruise facility will also be a huge boost to our plans to regenerate the North Liverpool docklands and create thousands of new jobs which is why we have put together one of the very best teams of experts to ensure we build a facility to the very highest standards.”