A Place to Live
In 2017, Wirral Waters was designated as a Housing Zone by the Central Government, making it the only project in the whole of the UK to benefit from both Housing Zone and Enterprise Zone status. This ambitious but achievable move is part of the government’s initiative to deliver one million new homes by 2020.
Residents will be able to enjoy world-class leisure facilities in an exemplary setting whilst taking advantage of new hubs for artistic and creative industries of the Wirral. Surrounded by awe-inspiring architecture, the Wirral Waters project will encapsulate luxury living.
A Place to Work
The Wirral is famous for its enterprising spirit, currently boasting the highest rate of start-up companies and SME growth within the UK. Unilever has carried out research on the Wirral for over 100 years, underpinning the growth in the area by building global commerce on local foundations.
Set to deliver more than 20,000 permanent jobs, an eclectic array of office facilities grace the Wirral’s waterfront providing a favourable home for businesses keen to establish distinction throughout their office accommodation. Providing a home for all, Wirral Waters consists of first-class studio space, shared offices and corporate HQs – a desirable opportunity for any company considering a European headquarters at justifiable rental costs.
Marine & Maritime sectors are driving growth in jobs and training, predominantly in the Liverpool city region. The renaissance of its main trading terminal is through Peel Ports’ £400 million investment in Liverpool2. The city is evolving, and the Wirral is keen to play its part in reclaiming the use of its maritime capabilities.
The Maritime Knowledge Hub is to be developed at the Grade II listed Hydraulic Tower Building, a fundamental component of the history and heritage of the Dock Estate. Architecturally designed by two internationally acclaimed firms, up to 60,000 square feet of new office, incubation, teaching, and cultural space will become a beacon for the area, standing dignified in the centre of Wirral Waters regeneration.
Similarly, named after one of Birkenhead’s most famous forefathers, Laird House at Tower Road will contribute new, flexible and sustainable office space with magnificent views of the Docks and across to Liverpool. The latest in the raft of projects announced at the multi-million-pound development is No 1 Tower Road South, the first major office development occupying over three storeys. The first floor intends to provide a space for small businesses, while the upper two floors will offer six suites of Grade A office space spanning between 3,000 square feet and 4,000 square feet in size.
Injecting the city with the regeneration it deserves, the numerous office projects nestled on the banks of the River Mersey are designed to blend sophistication and innovation with convenience. Placed in highly prominent positions, all office locations are within proximity of excellent transport links leaving the Wirral closely interconnected with the thriving city of Liverpool.
A Place to Study
The long-term vision to extend the historic heart of the city of Liverpool across the area is a broad concept and one that ensures residents and locals not only have the opportunity to live, work and play in the area but also fully immerse themselves in the wealth of state of the art facilities occupying the docklands and surrounding areas.
Education initiatives help to improve the economic productivity of the North West. Advanced skills are an integral part of generating jobs and growth in the region. One objective is to grow skills and training in the relevant sectors and retain talent in the area, ensuring Wirral Waters is an epicentre for prosperity and productivity.
Helping to deliver the promise is Wirral Met College, the newest £11m campus for developing skills in Construction and Built Environment and a resource for allowing students to see how a building is constructed from concept design to completion. As dignified receivers of a prestigious award from the Royal Institute of British Architects, Wirral Met’s specialism in this sector has been honoured, recognising the design skills and professionalism of the project. At approximately 38,000 square feet and with over 500 students studying at the campus, over half of them were involved in the construction stages, demonstrating an exemplary partnership that observes how regeneration occurs.