A major regeneration scheme in the Baltic Triangle has reached a new construction milestone with the topping out of Maritime View at Heap’s Mill.

The event marked the completion of the building’s highest structural point and was attended by Lucy Powell MP, Secretary of State for Education, and Kim Johnson, Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, who both met apprentices working on the scheme and heard about their experiences on the project.

Developed by Legacie, Heap’s Mill is centred around the restoration of an 18th Century Grade II-listed mill, combining the site’s industrial heritage with new residential, leisure and commercial space.

Founded in 1778 by Joseph Heap, Heap’s Rice Mill is one of Liverpool’s oldest surviving warehouse complexes. The building was Grade II-listed in 2014 and remains an important reminder of the Baltic’s mercantile past and Liverpool’s historic role as an international port.

Once complete, Heap’s Mill will comprise 527 apartments across four blocks – Millers Place, Maritime View, Rice Works and The Mill, with the restored mill building forming the centrepiece of the development.

The £130 million scheme is being delivered in phases. Millers Place has already been completed and is occupied, while Maritime View is due for completion in late 2026. Rice Works and The Mill are scheduled to follow in 2028.

The project has involved a number of technical challenges, particularly around the restoration and reuse of the Grade II-listed mill.

The building had stood vacant for more than 25 years and passed through five previous developers before Legacie took on the site. The structure was also affected by significant asbestos contamination when work began.

Legacie is acting as both developer and contractor on the scheme and has worked with Liverpool City Council’s heritage officers on the retention and reintegration of historic features and artefacts.

A museum space is also planned within The Mill, displaying items uncovered during the restoration works and documenting the history of the site.

Plans for the completed development include a spa and swimming pool within the vaulted brick basement of The Mill, alongside a gym, rooftop terraces, residents’ bar and café, concierge service and residential app.

Commercial units will also form part of the scheme, together with a new public walkway connecting the site with Liverpool’s waterfront and improving pedestrian links through this part of the Baltic Triangle.

John Morley, CEO of Legacie, says: “Heap’s Mill is a project that has presented some incredibly complex challenges, but it is also one that carries enormous historical significance for Liverpool.

“To see a building that had stood vacant for more than 25 years being brought back to life, while retaining and celebrating its heritage, is incredibly rewarding. We’re not simply creating new homes here; we’re creating a new destination for the Baltic Triangle and opening up a part of the city that has been underused for generations.

“It was particularly important to mark this milestone alongside the apprentices who have played a part in bringing the scheme forward. Developing the next generation of construction talent is a key part of what we do at Legacie, and there is no better classroom than a project of this scale and complexity.

“Heap’s Mill is a great example of what can be achieved when regeneration is about more than just bricks and mortar. We’re not just building apartments; we’re helping shape what Liverpool looks like for the next generation.”

Lucy Powell MP, Secretary of State for Education, adds: “Apprenticeships provide young people with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience while building a career, and it was fantastic to meet the apprentices working on Heap’s Mill.

“Projects like this show the importance of giving young people the chance to learn on the job and develop the skills that will be vital to the future of the construction industry.

“I believe that our approach to education and training should not come from politicians in Whitehall but should be co-designed with those who are delivering on grassroots level – and this is a perfect example of that in action.”

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