We are currently working to create 12 new properties at John Bagot Close, in the Everton area of Liverpool. This page is designed to update customers and other key stakeholders on progress of the project.

Last updated: 1 November 2024

What’s the latest?

We are pleased to say that, after a lot of hard work off-site between our new contractor Highall Developments Ltd and the project engineers, we can now confirm a start on-site date of the beginning of November. This means that you will now start to see footfall on site with the hope of us starting the foundation works imminently.

Whilst the foundations were being redesigned, you may have noticed Highall working on the erection and replacement of boundary fencing. Understandably, there have been queries from residents concerning the extent of these works. We will soon be having a meeting with the contractors and the landscape architects to discuss this. In the meantime, we ask you direct any project related queries here.

Our work so far

This project has been ongoing for a while, with the design team and the planners working closely together to ensure we had a suitable design which met both the local authority and Riverside’s expectations. We were met with some delays in the planning process whereby Riverside had to make design changes. With planning permission finally granted, contracts were finalised and we started on site in March 2023 with the demolition of the existing buildings. Unfortunately, we had to terminate our contract with the original developer but have since sourced a new contractor, Highall, who have now started working on the scheme.

Residents have been notified of the new contractors and the hold-up surrounding the foundation designs. They have been raising any concerns and queries with the site team, their housing officer and the project manager. Queries about the extent of the works have led to us organising a meeting on site with the landscape architect and Highall. This should give all concerned a clearer understanding of the scope.

The demolition is now completed, as is the re-design of the foundations. External works to the close have now commenced, with many of the fences and gates having been replaced. The site is now secured with CCTV with the site team now working from site.

Project summary

The new development at John Bagot will consist of 8 two-bedroom houses and 4 one-bedroom apartments. Demolition of the previous block of flats that sat on the site, is now complete. Our proposals ensure that the concerns relating to anti-social behaviour are addressed and the scheme includes external works to the site. These include:

• Improvements to existing rears gardens
• Flights of steps and footpaths to improve step surfaces, lighting levels, natural visibility and surveillance.
• To improve the estate entrance
• To improve the parking areas, surrounding paving, retaining walls and planting

Key contacts

If you’re a customer and have questions about the scheme, you can contact us here.