Paddington Village, Liverpool

We have played a key role in the delivery of Liverpool's Paddington Village Masterplan, supporting the transformation of a complex brownfield site into a nationally significant destination within Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter.

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Paddington Village, Liverpool

Project Overview

Paddington Village is a flagship mixed-use development within Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, creating a destination for innovation, healthcare, science, education and commercial growth.

Since the early stages of the masterplan, Curtins has supported the transformation of this complex brownfield site, helping unlock opportunities for development and supporting the long-term vision for one of Liverpool's most significant regeneration projects.

Our Involvement

Over the course of the project, our role has expanded from site-wide technical due diligence and development constraints assessments through to the delivery of individual developments and public realm infrastructure. Most recently, we have supported the Hemisphere scheme and the emerging Paddington South masterplan following the demolition of the former Merseyside Police building.

Over multiple phases of development, Curtins has provided integrated geo-environmental, civil and structural engineering expertise to support de-risk development opportunities, unlock future plots and support the wider vision for innovation, healthcare, education and commercial growth within the city.

Services

Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Preliminary Risk Assessments
Phase 2 Ground Investigations
Site-specific Flood Risk Assessments
Drainage Strategy Development
Civil and Structural Engineering Design
Public Realm Design
Development Due Diligence and Foursite Assessments
Earthworks and Site Levels Strategy
Planning Application Support

Drawing on extensive site knowledge gained across the wider masterplan, we have supported the delivery of enabling infrastructure, public realm works and individual developments, while helping de-risk future plots and unlock further phases of growth.

Completed schemes:

Public Realm
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Kaplan Living
Primary Substation
Multi-Storey Car Park (enabling and strategic infrastructure support)

Ongoing schemes:

Hemisphere
Paddington South Masterplan

Services we provided:

Civils & Structures
Geotechnical & Environmental

Client:

Liverpool City Council

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The Challenge

Delivering a major city-centre masterplan on a constrained brownfield site required careful management of a range of engineering and environmental challenges. These included the presence of the Williamson Tunnels, complex ground conditions, major utility infrastructure, varying topography and proximity to Liverpool's rail network.

Alongside understanding and mitigating these constraints, the project required the creation of development-ready platforms, infrastructure and public realm capable of supporting multiple phases of growth while maintaining flexibility as the masterplan evolved.

Our Solution

Curtins delivered a comprehensive programme of site investigations, technical assessments and engineering design services to support both the wider masterplan and individual development plots.

Our geo-environmental team undertook risk assessments, ground investigations, flood risk evaluations and drainage studies to establish development constraints and opportunities across the site. Working closely with Liverpool City Council, development partners and design teams, we also provided civil and structural engineering expertise to inform infrastructure, public realm and plot development strategies.

Through our long-term involvement, we have helped de-risk development opportunities, support planning applications and provide the technical insight needed to enable the successful delivery of multiple phases across Paddington Village.

Building Better Outcomes Through Collaboration

Working closely with stakeholders, we have helped navigate significant site constraints, including the historic Williamson Tunnels, complex ground conditions, existing utility infrastructure and proximity to major transport corridors. This long-term partnership, underpinned by multidisciplinary expertise and a deep understanding of place, has enabled the successful delivery of multiple developments while supporting the wider vision for Paddington Village and its lasting economic, educational and social impact.