Liverpool residents can give their views today (19 September) on plans to improve Albert Dock’s Northern Gateway entrance.

A public consultation event will focus on a proposed new pavilion building and landscaping works around the area, as the iconic tourism hotspot looks to address the evolving needs for future visitors.

Business and stakeholders are also being invited to view the plans drawn up by Planit-IE, which will be on display inside the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Building from 11am until 7pm.

Through the project a new high quality pavilion building would be developed along Salthouse Quay, acting as a gateway to the wider Albert Dock.

The entire landscape along the stretch of the dock would also be redesigned and updated to open up the views and provide a more pedestrian friendly arrival space and improved access to the water’s edge and wider dock. This would aim to enhance the visitor experience of the people who live, work, relax and enjoy Albert Dock, its cultural attractions and year-round programme of events.

Sue Grindrod, chief executive of Gower Street Estates, says: “The dock is much loved by the public and continues to play a key role in the city’s evolution. That is why it is so important that the public are given this opportunity to gain a better understanding of what we are planning for the future, how our plans carefully respect the unique heritage and historic built environment of the dock, and to have input in helping us shape the final plan.

“It is exciting to share these ambitious proposals as we begin to realise the masterplan that we have been working on for a number of years, to improve the visitor experience at Albert Dock, and to take Albert Dock into the next chapter of its already illustrious life.”

Peter Swift, managing partner, Planit-IE, adds: “The public realm proposals, combined with the introduction of the welcome building, will greatly improve the visitor experience and will establish a truly visitor friendly gateway to Albert Dock.

“The proposals seek to reduce the impact of vehicular movements and will establish a high quality and unique dock side area that will enable a flexibility of use while providing essential orientation and information services, all within an internationally recognised heritage environment.”

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