Mersey Ports Master Plan consultation
launched

20-year Growth Strategy for Port of
Liverpool and The Manchester Ship Canal

07 June, 2011

Peel Ports Mersey today outlined its 20-year vision for growth and future developments, as it set out its proposals in its draft Mersey Ports Master Plan.

Following today's launch at Liverpool's Maritime Centre, Peel Ports Mersey will begin a 13-week public consultation, closing on Monday 5 September, 2011. Aerial view of the Port of LiverpoolView larger imageAerial view of the Port of Liverpool

The draft Master Plan details Peel Ports Mersey's growth strategy and predicted volume forecasts up to 2030, which would see a 70% growth in tonnage handled by Peel Ports Mersey.

The Master Plan sets out how the Port can best accommodate this growth whilst also capturing new business opportunities from a number of key developments.

Peel Port's plans will positively support the North West region and beyond by capitalising on prospects to create jobs and further contribute to the regional economy.

Key elements of the draft Master Plan include:

• Land Strategy and 'Areas of Change'
• Transportation (Road, Rail, Barge and Short-Sea Shipping)
• Socio Economic Considerations
• Environmental Considerations

Peel Ports Mersey managing director Gary Hodgson said: "The purpose of the Master Plan is to clarify our own strategic planning for the medium to long term – and inform all of our stakeholders; from regional and local planning bodies and transport network providers to port users, employees and, very importantly, people living in local communities, as to how they can expect to see the Port and Ship Canal develop over the coming years. This will be an extensive consultation, and we are asking people to get involved and tell us what they think. All written views will be carefully considered and will help to shape the final version of the Master Plan." Mersey Ports Master PlanView larger imageMersey Ports Master Plan

A three-month period of consultation will commence from today, all contributions to the consultation are actively welcomed from all organisations and sectors of the community, and can be made in three ways:

• By writing to Mersey Ports Master Plan Consultation, Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool L21 1LA.
• By emailing merseymasterplan@peelports.co.uk
• By completing and returning the questionnaire and comments form, which is available for download from the website, and for collection and completion in person at the nine venues below.

A copy of the Mersey Ports Master Plan and related literature can be downloaded at www.merseydocks.co.uk

A programme of events will also take place in surrounding communities in the coming weeks, at which members of the Peel Ports Mersey team will be available to discuss the Plan and answer questions from members of the public.

Wednesday 15th June Crowne Plaza, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1QW
Thursday 16th June Halton Stadium, Widnes, WA8 7DZ
Tuesday 21st June Crosby Civic Hall, Crosby Road North, L22 0LQ
Thursday 23rd June Pyramid, Palmyra Square South, Warrington, WA1 1BL
Tuesday 5th July Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 8ED
Thursday 7th July Boat Museum, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW
Tuesday 12th July Eastham Lodge Golf Club, Ferry Road, Eastham, CH62 0AP
Thursday 14th July Digital World Centre (opp. The Lowry), Salford Quays, M50 3UB
Thursday 21st July Bootle Town Hall, Oriel Road, Bootle, L20 7AE

All events will take place between 3.30pm and 7.30pm.

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