We supported Laing O’Rourke in preserving the Grade II listed Hydraulic Engine House as part of Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium development. The restored Hydraulic Engine House not only honours Liverpool’s industrial heritage but also signals a future for continued regeneration in the northern end of Liverpool.
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Curtins was commissioned by Laing O’Rourke as their civil/structural engineers to work with their design and construction team on the preservation of the 19th-century Hydraulic Engine House, as part of the overall £500m Bramley Moore Dock redevelopment for Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Grade II listed building had suffered years of neglect, with significant deterioration to key structural elements such as the load-bearing masonry, timberwork and wrought iron roof beams. Close collaboration with the Liverpool City Council Planning Authority and the Conservation Officer ensured that original masonry, stonework, and ironwork were retained and repaired wherever possible, with a sensitive approach to heritage conservation being balanced with modern engineering requirements, delivering a solution that was both technically robust and historically respectful.
The restored Hydraulic Engine House not only honours Liverpool’s industrial heritage but also signals a future for continued regeneration in the northern end of Liverpool.
The historic structure was at risk of damage from nearby construction associated with the Hill Dickinson Stadium development, including dock infilling and foundation piling, while also requiring the preservation of its historical character.
Curtins carried out a detailed 3D Matterport survey to assess and record the building’s condition and installed tilt, verticality and vibration sensors to monitor its stability throughout construction. Working closely with Laing O’Rourke and the wider project team, we developed and delivered sympathetic conservation remediation works that safeguarded the building’s structural integrity while preserving its historical authenticity.
North West Regional Construction Awards 2026 | Liverpool Sub-Regional Project of the Year and Project of the Year | Winner
We supported Laing O’Rourke in preserving the Grade II listed Hydraulic Engine House as part of Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium development. The restored Hydraulic Engine House not only honours Liverpool’s industrial heritage but also signals a future for continued regeneration in the northern end of Liverpool.
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