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£4.5billion Wirral Waters gets the go ahead
Wirral Waters, the largest planning application in the UK was given the go ahead by Wirral Council’s planning committee on Tuesday night. (3rd August)
Wirral Waters is an 18 million sq ft regeneration scheme which will transform the economic fortunes of Birkenhead and Wallasey, as well as Wirral and the broader Liverpool City Region.
Wirral Council Leader, Cllr Jeff Green said: “This is a fantastic day for the people of Birkenhead and Wallasey and the future of Wirral. We can now look forward to the site’s transformation over the coming years to help improve the economic fortunes of the Borough and that of its residents.”
Cllr Andrew Hodson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning Strategy said: “This is a great day for Wirral. We have been working closely with Peel for almost four years to bring jobs and regeneration to the Borough.”
“The approval of this planning application will lead to the total transformation of what is currently derelict brownfield land within East Float at Birkenhead Docks and when finished will create over 27,000 jobs. This has taken place against a backdrop of the worst recession in living memory and it is a credit to both Peel and Wirral Council that we have kept the plans moving.
Cllr Hodson added: “Subject to getting the OK from the Government, we hope work will start on site within the next two years and Officers of the Council will continue to work with Peel as we move into the development phase.”
Birkenhead docks comprise more than 500 acres within which Wirral Waters represents a £4.5 billion investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs during construction (which will span some 30 years), and approximately 27,000 jobs when complete.
