Work to begin near Marine Lake Events Centre

The creation of the Marine Lake Events Centre will take a step forward later this month with the commencement of drainage division works.The project will divert drainage infrastructure away from the site, paving the way for the demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre.Cllr Christine Howard, Sefton Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and skills, said: “The drainage diversion works are a key stage of the MLEC project because it will allow us to begin the demolition stage of the project in a safe and efficient way.”In order for the works to be carried out safely it will be necessary to close part of the Promenade’s carriageway and I know this may cause some inconvenience to residents, which I can only apologise for.”Cllr Howard added: “Alongside these works, other projects related to MLEC are getting underway over the next couple of months including the installation of a floating raft on the Marine Lake to provide alternative resting and loafing habitat for various species of birds.”We’re also going to be undertaking the removal of decorative vegetation alongside the existing STCC so that demolition can commence.”Following the completion of the Marine Lake Events Centre, we will be replacing any decorative vegetation as part of the new and improved public realm works.”