A report circulated on social media suggested that work on the site would begin this weekend
Construction work will not commence on Everton's proposed stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock this weekend.
A report shared on social media from Glenigan suggested that work on the waterfront area would begin on August 1 and run for approximately three years.
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But it has been confirmed no construction work on the site will take place until determination of planning application on the project is secured, which is still
expected later this year.
The
ECHO understands both
Everton and contractors Laing O’Rouke are, however, currently developing a detailed design and delivery programme - which will require some site surveying work to be carried out in the coming weeks.
That could include some activity at
Bramley-Moore Dock before a decision is made on the club's application, although it would not involve any construction.
The club submitted a detailed planning application to Liverpool City Council for their proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in December 2019.
Designs for the new ground were released the previous July and were met with huge acclaim from supporters ahead of a second stage of public consultation.
The club submitted a detailed planning application to Liverpool City Council for their proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in December 2019.
Designs for the new ground were released the previous July and were met with huge acclaim from supporters ahead of a second stage of public consultation.
Last week, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority released their post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan - with the ground being one of the key points.
The report says the cost of Everton building the new stadium will be “in the region of” £500m and confirms that “final negotiations are underway” with investors over funding for the project.
However, no construction will take place until planning determination is confirmed - which is due in the autumn