Plans revealed for new £26m Waterfront carpark after New Years Eve fire

Liverpool Council have revealed plans for a new £26m car park on the city's Waterfront to replace the one destroyed in the fire on New Years Eve

Over a thousand vehicles were damaged beyond repair after a blaze broke out in the multi story next to the Echo Area on December 31st last year.

The new nine-floor car park, at Monarch’s Quay, would service the ACC Liverpool complex, which includes the Echo Arena, BT Convention centre and Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

The Council say the new car park is being funded from a combination of general council spending and monies generated from the insurance pay out from the fire.

Councillor James Noakes, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways, said: “It’s been seven months since that devastating fire and every day since council officers have been working to get us to the point where a long term solution can be delivered.

“Every element of that traumatic night has been very complex and at times very sensitive, not least for those who have had to navigate the often labyrinthine processes for insurance claims.

“The temporary facilities have ensured business continues at the venues, and to date it has worked seamlessly, to the credit of everyone involved.

“This new car park will be built to latest specifications will give ACC Liverpool a facility that will more than meet its growing needs. Having recently completed the new Victoria Street Car Park I am confident this new facility will be built on schedule and to a very high quality.”

Subject to planning approval, the new car park will be built in front of the Exhibition Centre on former infilled docks by constructors Willmott Dixon, and is planned for completion by Christmas 2019