Peel Waters has appointed construction company GRAHAM as the main contractor for the infrastructure works at Central Docks – the largest brownfield site in Liverpool, and the largest of the five planned neighbourhoods within Peel’s wider Liverpool Waters district.

The appointment continues the momentum at Central Docks Liverpool Waters, following the recent completion of several residential developments (including Romal Capital’s Aquitania at West Waterloo Place), site investigations and production of the final designs for the infrastructure and 2.1-hectare Central Park.

The construction firm will now move into the role of main contractor and will be responsible for completing infrastructure to support the delivery of approximately 2,350 new homes, in line with Peel Waters’ masterplan for the area. This infrastructure includes underground utilities, roads and public realm.

The works also involve the construction of the 2.1-hectare Central Park that sits at the centre of Peel Waters’ plans for Central Docks. Hundreds of new trees will be planted within the park, as well as new sports, recreational, and play facilities for residents and visitors.

The 2,350 future new homes at Central Docks will sit around the park and will have a diverse tenure offering, including affordable, build-to-rent, build-to-sell and elderly living. Peel Waters is currently engaged in advanced discussions with several partners to develop plots within the mixed tenure neighbourhood, and will be seeking new partners for the other development plots.

The £71 million contract awarded to GRAHAM represents the largest portion of the £81.1m total project cost. This investment will be underpinned by £25.9m direct investment from Peel Waters, alongside a substantial £55.2m contribution from Homes England.

Last year, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet agreed to accept the £55.2m Brownfield Infrastructure Land grant funding from Homes England and will act as the accountable body on behalf of Peel Waters.

James Whittaker, managing director of Peel Waters, says: “The appointment of GRAHAM is a major step forward in turning our vision for Central Docks at Liverpool Waters into more of a reality as it means we are gearing up to breaking ground to provide much needed infrastructure to enable more development plots and housing to come forward.

“Peel Waters have worked with the contractor on several award-winning projects across our portfolio including Millers Quay across the Mersey at Wirral Waters and it is clear from the design process, that all parties share our long-term vision to transform this former industrial land into a spectacular, waterfront neighbourhood and destination.”

Alastair Lewis, contracts director at GRAHAM, adds: “We’re delighted to be appointed as principal contractor on this landmark scheme for Peel Waters -reflecting our shared commitment to creating infrastructure and neighbourhoods that prioritise sustainability and community.

“This project will play a pivotal role in further regeneration of the docklands area, and we look forward to working with Peel Waters to transform this site into an iconic world heritage waterfront”.

Construction work on Central Park and the Central Docks infrastructure is scheduled to begin this autumn.

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