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Everton FC is updating the design of its proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
In recent months, liverpool City Council’s plan-making branch has been consultation with the public, as well as neighbouring authorities, emergency services, heritage and environmental organisations.
From this procedure – and to respond to some of the comments – the club has worked to amend some elements of its proposals.
Updated designs will be officially sent to the board in early September, and some of the new images will be revealed.
In an update for fans, Colin Chong, director of stadium progression at Everton, said: “I’m sure I agree that they particularly enhance a pretty surprising stadium concept.
“While updated plans do not require a new complete planning request, they will require formal public consultation on the revised items.
This additional local consultation, as well as some third-party facets of the assignment that have slowed down slightly due to the effect of Covid-19, means that, subject to plan approval and completion of our investment, is very important probably the paintings will start on site in early 2021. “
Chong also noted that historic England and the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a heritage framework acting on behalf of UNESCO, could soon make public their objections to the project.
“Our team has worked hard and worked with historic England for many months and we know that they are aware and appreciate the significant benefits the stadium will bring to the club and the city area,” he added. “They also appreciate the adjustments we have made to our designs and the heritage of the site.
“Historic England, in collaboration with ICOMOS, believes that our proposals deserve to be considered as through the government due to their considerations on the effect that our dock filling projects may have on what is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a Conservation Area. “
He said: “While we perceive the position of these organizations, we also know that local politicians, the more than 60,000 people who participated in our public consultations, our business network, and third-sector actors have a different attitude and our proposals completely. “
“This is not to say that the public does not appreciate the legacy of Liverpool’s world-class coastline. They’re doing it. It’s just that they would see our task work done at Bramley-Moore Dock and see history and heritage highlighted through a new dynamic progression that respects and reflects our history of the pier. “