LIVERPOOL’S planning committee has approved plans that will keep Merseyside’s tram dream alive
It formally agreed a number of technical conditions on a previous planning consent for the construction of a huge park-and-ride site off the East Lancashire Road, at Gillmoss.
The facility for more than 600 cars will crucially allow Merseytravel to keep its powers to build Line One from Liverpool to Kirkby.
Its rights to build the line expire next month, but, as long as it has started work before that date, the organisation retains them. Work is expected to start within days.
Last night, Liverpool’s regeneration leader, Cllr Peter Millea, said: “Today’s decision demonstrates our continued support for Merseytram and enables Merseytravel to continue to seek funding for this significant project.”
Merseytravel said the park- and-ride was in a strategic location and would also help get football fans to both Goodison Park and Anfield stadiums.
