12th Jul 2010
A landmark agreement between Marine Industry Events, British Waterways and Albert Dock Liverpool has secured the Boat Show in Liverpool for the next 10 years.
The show will include floating islands which will be able to accommodate the multi-million pound vessels expected to exhibit at the show taking place from 29th April to the 8th May next year.
British Waterways, the organisation responsible for the 35 hectares of waterspace in Liverpool’s South Docks complex, has agreed to invest in the inaugural Liverpool Boat Show in a deal worth half a million pounds.
The organisation, is contributing more than 600 metres of pontoons for the show which are set to become permanent fixtures in the Albert and Salthouse docks.
It is the latest in a line of large organisations to show their support for the event and will help to continue the development and regeneration of the city’s famous waterfront.
Transformation of Albert Dock
Julie Sharman, head of regeneration north for British Waterways, said: “The regeneration of Liverpool’s docklands and canal link has been a major part of the transformation of the city over the last decade – Albert Dock is an excellent venue for national events and it’s great to be able to contribute towards the continued success of an area which has become a shining example of regeneration excellence.”
Rob MacKenzie, managing director of Marine Industry Events, adds: “The potential value to Liverpool from the Boat Show is thought to be around £40m each year it takes place in the city. Even without this figure, the long term benefits are starting to become clear, not just in relation to the infrastructure of the waterfront, but also to the city as a whole.”
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