Homes England, in partnership with Peel Waters and Liverpool City Council, has marked the official groundbreaking of Central Docks, Liverpool Waters
The event, titled “From Foundations to Futures”, celebrated the beginning of the £71million infrastructure works that will pave the way for a vibrant new waterfront community. Civic leaders, project partners, and over 100 students attended the event held on site, highlighting the project’s commitment to nurturing local talent and creating pathways into construction and regeneration careers.
Spanning 26 acres, Central Docks is the largest of five neighbourhoods within the wider Liverpool Waters district. It will deliver around 2,350 new homes, including affordable and build-to-rent housing, supporting the government’s ambition to build 1.5 million new homes across the country in the next five years.
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Peel Waters has appointed leading contractor GRAHAM to deliver the infrastructure works and construction of Central Park. The £71 million contract forms the largest portion of the £81 million total project cost, backed by £55 million from Homes England and £26 million from Peel Waters. Liverpool City Council will act as the accountable body for the grant funding.
The focal point of the new neighbourhood will be Central Park, a five-acre green space featuring hundreds of new trees, play areas, sports and recreational facilities, and enhanced walking and cycling routes.
Amy Rees CB, Chief Executive of Homes England, said:
James Whittaker, Managing Director of Peel Waters said:
Stephen Hill, Managing Director, GRAHAM Civil Engineering, said:
Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said:
The Central Docks neighbourhood is a key part of the wider Liverpool Waters masterplan, which spans 60 hectares and aims to reconnect the city with its historic waterfront, creating a world-class destination for living, working, and leisure.
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Work on the Central Docks Infrastructure works and Central Park is expected to complete by late spring 2028.
About Homes England
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We make this happen by working in partnership with thousands of organisations of all sizes, using our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more quality homes built.
Learn more about us: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about.