Construction company Graham has been appointed to deliver the first phase of Liverpool’s Central Docks scheme.

Waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters, has chosen Graham to deliver the initial phase of the site which spans more than 10.5-hectares.

Central Docks is the largest brownfield site in Liverpool and will become the largest of the five planned neighbourhoods within the wider 60-hectare Liverpool Waters district.

Graham has been awarded the Provision of Preconstruction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the Central Docks infrastructure works at Liverpool Waters.

It will produce the final designs, along with the associated site investigations for the Central Docks infrastructure and Central Park.

It will engage a dedicated supply chain team, integrating both contractors and suppliers into the design process.

In addition to designing the underground utilities, roads and public realm, Graham will be responsible for the final designs of the 2.1-hectare Central Park, which will be the focal point of the Central Docks neighbourhood within Liverpool Waters, and which will become one of the city’s largest green spaces.

The infrastructure will be fundamental to support approximately 2,350 new homes at Central Docks, in line with Peel Waters’ masterplan for the area.

The appointment of Graham to design and complete the key infrastructure work follows a £56m investment from Homes England, which was given final approval by the Treasury in the recent Autumn Budget.

Stage two which will encompass the construction and completion of the infrastructure and new park and be awarded following the completion of stage one.

Alastair Lewis, contracts director for Graham, said: “We are delighted to be named the D&B contractor for this significant investment in infrastructure in Liverpool.

“The regeneration of Central Docks Liverpool Waters will not only enhance its aesthetics but also stimulate economic growth in the area.

“Graham has a proven history of successful collaboration with Liverpool City Council and Peel Waters, and we are excited to bring our Early Contractor Involvement experience to this landmark development.”

Chris Capes, development director for Liverpool Waters, said: “This is an exciting milestone for the regeneration of the Central Docks neighbourhood and it’s great to see the initial phase of work starting on site.

“Graham understands our vision for Liverpool Waters and has a huge amount of experience in delivering projects of this scale so we have complete confidence in them and look forward to working with them as we start to bring the new neighbourhood to life for the people of Liverpool.”

The infrastructure works and central park at Central Docks Liverpool Waters is expected to be completed by winter 2027.