Pier Head Plans Approved
Plans for the development of Mann Island and the Pier Head took a major step forward with planning approval for the new Museum of Liverpool and extension to the Leeds-Liverpool canal this week (19 December 2005).
National Museums Liverpools proposals for a new museum have already secured funding of £32.7million from the Northwest Development Agency for the development.
British Waterways plans to build the first canal in the UK for a century were also given the green light. Narrowboats will be able to travel from the historic Stanley Dock to the Albert Dock, cutting through one of the world's most famous waterfronts.
Liverpool Vision Chief Executive, Jim Gill said: "The creation of a new destination at the Pier Head and Mann Island is a crucial part of our plans for the City Centre Waterfront.
"We welcome the news that both the Museum of Liverpool and Canal projects have received planning approval. It means we have the opportunity to bring forward a series of linked complementary attractions from Princes Dock to Kings Waterfront, which will attract and inspire local people and visitors alike."
Both projects are expected to start on site in 2006.