The Royal Albert Dock is hoping that Liverpool City Council will approve plans to enhance its public spaces.
Initial plans promise to expand green areas with more planting and a new suite of furniture. They are also aim to create a more inclusive area.
The areas will profit from up to 40 new species of plants that have been specifically chosen to grow and thrive at the waterfront. Under-used areas will also benefit from new seating and furniture and throughout the site the cobbles will be improved to provide smoother routes and increased accessibility for wheelchair users.
The passageway near the Maritime Museum will be reconstructed to increase accessibility and provide a designated space where visitors can chill out with new benches and picnic tables.
These additions will support the dock’s scenic position and its tremendous waterside views, while increasing the green infrastructure.
At the North site entrance, the Mermaid Courtyard is provided as a nature–led expansion to the art gallery, with plans to use the new furniture and planting to improve the outside terraced area which Tate Liverpool will open onto following their current renovation works.
Finally, the Northern Gateway will be greener and more welcoming with the addition of places to sit and chill. The area will also be improved with the expansion of new information boards and signage to educate visitors about the heritage of the docks.
Phase 1 of a series of phases being rolled out will take place in the Spring of 2025, subject to planning approval.
The first three initial areas of the dock will be constructed as a multi – zone strategy, with each zone being blended with the existing buildings across the estate.
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