œ78m Wirral terminal plan


Plans for a œ78 million ro-ro ferry terminal with a science and business park and leisure facilities at Twelve Quays Dock, Birkenhead, have obtained outline planning permission from Wirral Council's Emergency Committee.

The scheme was put forward by developer London and General Property. The company was selected as preferred developer by Merseyside Development Corporation back in March. However, it is not yet clear how the project will be funded.

The plans envisage a ro-ro freight terminal with a possible passenger terminal to be built later. These would be built on a 6ha site north of Wallasey Dock and on 3ha of land reclaimed from Wallasey Dock itself.

The science park would occupy an 11ha site, featuring a technology campus with sites and premises for research and business use.


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