The Vision for Wirral Waters is to create a new city waterfront focusing upon the transformational change of Birkenhead and Wallasey Docks. The start point was the launch of the ‘Initial Vision’ by Peel Holdings in October 2006. The launch set out the scale of Peel Holdings ambition through concept designs and imaging focusing upon the East Float and Bidston Dock estates.

The overwhelming, positive support for the proposed scale of investment and transformation ranging from local communities to regional stakeholders encouraged Peel Holdings to progress the Wirral Waters proposals further.

Wirral Waters is unique and unprecedented in regard to the scale of transformational change and regeneration being proposed by a single developer. It was clear that a bespoke approach was required. The evidence clearly identified that the closest parallels in regard to city scale projects are public sector frameworks and programmes that consider all aspects of how great cities work – environmental, social, cultural, economic, movement, etc.

In response, Wirral Waters is being approached and brought forward as a Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) in accordance with best practice and guidance. The approach is underpinned by extensive, continuous and on going consultation.

In addition to the ‘Initial Vision’ launched in September 2006, the SRF includes an extensive Baseline Study, an overarching Vision and Development Framework and associated Guiding Principles documents, and spatial masterplans for East Float and Bidston Dock.

The SRF provides a neighbourhood and placemaking approach that establishes a clear framework for future development of the area. It is a ‘live’ family of documents and proposals that will be updated and refreshed as projects are brought forward and delivered.

To find out more detail on each stage of the SRF, click the links to the left.