Peel Group reveals 20-year plan for Manchester Ship Canal
Peel Group has today outlined its 20-year plan for the growth and future development of the Manchester Ship Canal and the Port of Liverpool, Menmedia reports.
The draft master plan includes a 70 per cent growth in tonnage handled by Peel Ports Mersey, which manages the Port of Liverpool and the 36 mile Manchester Ship Canal that links it with Salford Quays.
It said its plans will create jobs and contribute to the regional economy.
The plan was launched this morning at Liverpool’s Maritime Centre.
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.”
Peel is inviting comments on its Mersey Ports Master Plan in a 13 week consultation that will see information events held around the region.
A copy of the Mersey Ports Master Plan and details of how to contribute to the consultation can be downloaded at www.merseydocks.co.uk/masterplan
Public information events will be held at Pyramid, Palmyra Square South, Warrington on June 23, and at the Digital World Centre in Salford Quays on July 14.
All events will take place between 3.30pm and 7.30pm.
The draft master plan includes a 70 per cent growth in tonnage handled by Peel Ports Mersey, which manages the Port of Liverpool and the 36 mile Manchester Ship Canal that links it with Salford Quays.
It said its plans will create jobs and contribute to the regional economy.
The plan was launched this morning at Liverpool’s Maritime Centre.
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.”
Peel is inviting comments on its Mersey Ports Master Plan in a 13 week consultation that will see information events held around the region.
A copy of the Mersey Ports Master Plan and details of how to contribute to the consultation can be downloaded at www.merseydocks.co.uk/masterplan
Public information events will be held at Pyramid, Palmyra Square South, Warrington on June 23, and at the Digital World Centre in Salford Quays on July 14.
All events will take place between 3.30pm and 7.30pm.
