Post by Kev on Sept 30, 2004 7:49:43 GMT -5
PLANS to turn Liverpool's Lime Street area into a world-class gateway to the city in time for its Capital of Culture celebrations will be unveiled today.
The multi-million pound project will include the creation of new public space at the front of Lime Street station, a new landmark building to replace the Concourse Tower, and improvements to the station itself.
Concourse Tower - long regarded as one of the city's architectural blights - was recently bought by national regeneration agency English Partnerships (EP) on behalf of Liverpool Vision.
Its demolition is likely to be warmly welcomed.
The replacement will be a tall landmark building, with the lower floors open to the public offering anything from restaurants and galleries to viewing areas across to St George's Hall and the cultural quarter.
The majority of upper floors will provide residential accommodation.
The existing Concourse House shops will also be cleared to make way for the new public space and to allow the station's own architecture to be better appreciated.
The public space is designated as an area for "resting, reflection and enjoyment."
An upper terrace, next to the station gable-end, is expected to see the emergence of cafés and restaurants.
Access to Lime Street station itself will also be improved with new escalators and lifts at the front end.
The project is a partnership between EP, Network Rail, Liverpool Vision and Liverpool City Council.
EP regional director Eliot Lewis-Ward said: "Lime Street is one of Liverpool's most important locations and, for many visitors, it provides their first impression of the city.
"With this magnificent setting we have the opportunity to create a new landmark for Liverpool that is as distinctive as the city's waterfront."
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The multi-million pound project will include the creation of new public space at the front of Lime Street station, a new landmark building to replace the Concourse Tower, and improvements to the station itself.
Concourse Tower - long regarded as one of the city's architectural blights - was recently bought by national regeneration agency English Partnerships (EP) on behalf of Liverpool Vision.
Its demolition is likely to be warmly welcomed.
The replacement will be a tall landmark building, with the lower floors open to the public offering anything from restaurants and galleries to viewing areas across to St George's Hall and the cultural quarter.
The majority of upper floors will provide residential accommodation.
The existing Concourse House shops will also be cleared to make way for the new public space and to allow the station's own architecture to be better appreciated.
The public space is designated as an area for "resting, reflection and enjoyment."
An upper terrace, next to the station gable-end, is expected to see the emergence of cafés and restaurants.
Access to Lime Street station itself will also be improved with new escalators and lifts at the front end.
The project is a partnership between EP, Network Rail, Liverpool Vision and Liverpool City Council.
EP regional director Eliot Lewis-Ward said: "Lime Street is one of Liverpool's most important locations and, for many visitors, it provides their first impression of the city.
"With this magnificent setting we have the opportunity to create a new landmark for Liverpool that is as distinctive as the city's waterfront."
>>More
