Striking new images have been released showing what the Southport Marine Lake Events Centre could look like after a major redevelopment.
Sefton Council has revealed new images of the planned £37.5 million development which will create nearly 300 new jobs for the area. The designs differ from images released in the past as there is no longer a walkway stretching out in the Marine lake.
The new pictures also show how the jaw-dropping Water and Light show installation could look. The Marine Lake Events Centre will replace the Southport Theatre which closed its doors in 2020.
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The new development will provide a new theatre space, a conference and exhibition centre, a café and a signature restaurant. It is hoped the centre will boost the economy and set Southport apart from other seaside towns.
Development is scheduled to be complete by 2025 subject to planning permission. Sefton Council is set to launch a public consultation on the much-anticipated plans running from 26th May to 10th June.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “Southport holds a special place in the hearts of so many people in our city region and beyond as being a family-favourite destination for days out and holidays alike. The town has been entertaining generations of visitors for as long as it has existed.
“We want to build on that legacy and make sure that Southport can continue to thrive and attract visitors for many more years to come, giving a massive boost to local businesses and creating good quality, secure jobs. We are working with Sefton Council to drive the town’s revival and start a new chapter in its story. I for one cannot wait to see what the future has in store.”
