Borough Yard project continues to move forward
Wirral Council has committed to continue working closely with a major developer to deliver a new urban village adjacent to Birkenhead town centre.
The preparatory works on the Borough Yard development at Hind Street in Birkenhead will continue to move forward this year.
It will see derelict land between Birkenhead Central and Green Lane train stations turned into a new community of more than 1,500 new homes, a new park, improved transport links, commercial space and leisure facilities.
Wirral Council has now agreed to extend the Pre-Construction Services Agreement contract with John Sisk & Son Limited.
Wirral Council’s Policy and Resources had previously approved the appointment of John Sisk & Sons Limited to a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for delivery of Enabling Works Package for the Borough Yard scheme.
In addition, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Homes England had approved £52m of funding in principle to deliver the Enabling Works Package, subject to satisfying a series of conditions.
The next phase has seen the council and partners working to ensure the various grant funding conditions are satisfied ahead of entering into a main construction contract for the works.
Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Paula Basnett, said:
Borough Yard will see long‑neglected brownfield land transformed into a vibrant new urban village, bringing high‑quality homes, green space, jobs and improved connections right next to Birkenhead town centre.
This development is about more than bricks and mortar – it’s about creating a place where people want to live, work and invest, and laying strong foundations for Birkenhead’s future prosperity.
Details of the contract extension can be found at Decision - Borough Yard Pre Construction Services Agreement Extension | Wirral Council
