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New-look Pier Head re-opens in Liverpool

29th Oct 2008

The first phase of an £8m scheme to bring a new look to Liverpool’s world-renowned Pier Head has been opened to the public.

During the past year the area in front of the Three Graces - the Liver, Cunard and Port of Liverpool buildings - has been transformed to create a world-class public space incorporating a new canal.

It includes high quality paving works, a new lawn, an area to stage events and feature lighting as well as two canal basins.

The work on the Liverpool Canal Link began in December 2006 with the public realm works starting in Autumn 2007. The first phase - the south and central areas in front of the Three Graces – was opened on 28 October. The northern area is expected to open at the end of November and the area around the newferry terminal in Spring 2009.

The Liverpool Canal Link will also open in Spring 2009 when narrowboats will be able to pass across Pier Head.

Robin Evans, Chief Executive of British Waterways commented: "As an integral part of the £20 million creation of the Liverpool Canal Link, British Waterways has delivered the public realm works on behalf of the city. The design and construction is to a high specification in keeping with its surrounding while providing an area of high amenity value for all to enjoy.

Canal boats will sail once again into Liverpool

"When the Canal Link opens to boating traffic in spring 2009 for the first time in over a century canal boats will sail once again across the world renowned Pier Head and into the heart of this famous city. The link will bring animation to the waterfront and rejuvenate the communities the canal passes through bringing economic benefits to the region."

Funding for the public realm was provided by the North West Development Agency and the Government Office North West.

Last updated: 30/10/2008