Ion Property Developments and Wirral Council are working together to transform an unloved vacant industrial site, positioned between Birkenhead Central and Green Lane railway stations, into Borough Yard, a 32 acre green urban village.
Over the next 15 years, this former industrial site will be transformed into a community of 1,600 low carbon homes, purposefully designed for people from all walks of life. Borough Yard will be connected by biodiverse green spaces and squares, streets focused on people rather than cars, a primary school, amenities such as offices, shops, cafes, nursery and care services, a hotel, and a mobility hub providing parking and parcel drop-off services.
This new sustainable neighbourhood benefits from a unique setting within the historic walls of the former railway and gasworks yards; and running along it’s length is the currently derelict Dock Branch South railway line, which is being transformed into a new public park.
The project is underpinned by four simple rules that represent Borough Yard’s core ambition, which is to improve the lives of both new and existing Birkenhead residents. The Borough Yard rules will guide the design and development of each phase.
We design and build with creative ideas to reduce environmental impacts and make it easy to engage with sustainable living.
We make sure everything is in place for people at all stages of life to live healthily and happily in a welcoming place.
Borough Yard integrates with the wider neighbourhood to help support the economy for local businesses and independents.
With two train stations, bus stops, a nearby ferry, green cycleways and pedestrian-friendly streets, Borough Yard makes it simple to get out and about.
The event, held at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool and compered by Stephen Bailey, brought together placemakers, investors and property professionals from across the city region to celebrate the landmark deals and developments from the past year, as well as the individuals and companies that have made them happen.
Judges were impressed by the ambition to deliver a forward looking, dynamic new place within Birkenhead, by respecting and building on its unique history. In the words of Dave Hughes, Wirral Council’s Director of Regeneration and Place: “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver a truly exemplary Urban Garden Village in Birkenhead, and spread new…
Sisk started the complex work of removing redundant gas pipelines whilst rerouting those that are still operational away from the site. The gas holders are now gone and a significant amount of earth moving has prepared the site for the remediation stage. Remediation work is due to start toward the end of 2025 and will…