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Plans for new cruise terminal in Liverpool set to move forward
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A report to the Cabinet this Friday (19 August) is asking for approval for further investigations, impact assessments and surveys, and to start the procurement process for a technical team to advise the council.
It could see the creation of a larger terminal able to handle turnaround cruises with up to 3,600 passengers at the former Princes Jetty at Princes Parade in Liverpool Waters.
At this stage it is envisaged that a two storey building would be built on reclaimed land on the River Mersey as well as the construction of a new quay wall and changes on Princes Parade to allow coaches to drop off and pick up passengers.
The new facility, if completed, would include a new passenger and baggage terminal, passport control, lounge, café, toilets, taxi rank, vehicle pick up point and a car park.
It follows a doubling in the number of vessels visiting Liverpool since it became a turnaround facility in 2012 – up from 31 to 61.
Passenger numbers are up from 38,656 four years ago to almost 78,000 this year plus 34,000 crew - generating an estimated £6.5 million for the local economy through spending while on shore.
Our reporter Nathan Griffiths spoke to Cllr Malcolm Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, ahead of the announcement.
It could see the creation of a larger terminal able to handle turnaround cruises with up to 3,600 passengers at the former Princes Jetty at Princes Parade in Liverpool Waters.
At this stage it is envisaged that a two storey building would be built on reclaimed land on the River Mersey as well as the construction of a new quay wall and changes on Princes Parade to allow coaches to drop off and pick up passengers.
The new facility, if completed, would include a new passenger and baggage terminal, passport control, lounge, café, toilets, taxi rank, vehicle pick up point and a car park.
It follows a doubling in the number of vessels visiting Liverpool since it became a turnaround facility in 2012 – up from 31 to 61.
Passenger numbers are up from 38,656 four years ago to almost 78,000 this year plus 34,000 crew - generating an estimated £6.5 million for the local economy through spending while on shore.
Our reporter Nathan Griffiths spoke to Cllr Malcolm Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, ahead of the announcement.