As expected, the Portakabin that appeared is indeed a sales office. Also note the 'sold' signs that have appeared on some of the balconies -
Belem Tower | Sefton Park | Tower Block Refurbishment | 11 Storeys
So things may finally be moving forward at Belem Tower, so I thought it should have its own thread. After standing in a vandalised, semi-derelict state for many years, towards the end of last year new hoardings were erected around the site, as seen in this photo from back then -
At the same time a new website for the development appeared at www.belemtower.co.uk (worth visiting for the photos taken from the roof of the park and beyond).
Since then, other than the obligatory security guard on-site, there has been little to report, other than an occasional visit to the site by men in suits standing next to a fancy car looking over paperwork.
However today I noticed this new, what I assume will be a sales office, has appeared, and the railings in front are being painted black -
The hoardings have stated since they went up that Phase 1 has already sold-out, so hopefully the new sales office will give Phase 2 a shot in the arm, so things can get moving here, as I think its fair to say, it is beyond argument that it is currently a blot on the landscape -
At the same time a new website for the development appeared at www.belemtower.co.uk (worth visiting for the photos taken from the roof of the park and beyond).
Since then, other than the obligatory security guard on-site, there has been little to report, other than an occasional visit to the site by men in suits standing next to a fancy car looking over paperwork.
However today I noticed this new, what I assume will be a sales office, has appeared, and the railings in front are being painted black -
The hoardings have stated since they went up that Phase 1 has already sold-out, so hopefully the new sales office will give Phase 2 a shot in the arm, so things can get moving here, as I think its fair to say, it is beyond argument that it is currently a blot on the landscape -
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From Place North West -
Good news, although they're going to have to get a move on if they want this done by October, as there is currently nothing happening on-site. Meanwhile over on the other side of the park, Merebank Court will have been on-site for 9/10 months if it completes on schedule, and that block was in significantly better condition than Belem Tower at the start.
Article contiues here - http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/15717-sale-success-for-belem-tower.htmlSale success for Belem Tower
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Belem Tower, the 11-storey apartment block in Sefton Park, saw a successful launch on its opening weekend with 31 of its 63 apartments sold.
Residential Regeneration owns the building, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment by holding company Belem Developments. Works are due to complete in October. IPS Invest is marketing the scheme.
The block includes 63 one- and two-bed apartments, many with views of Sefton Park, Liverpool city centre and Wales.
Good news, although they're going to have to get a move on if they want this done by October, as there is currently nothing happening on-site. Meanwhile over on the other side of the park, Merebank Court will have been on-site for 9/10 months if it completes on schedule, and that block was in significantly better condition than Belem Tower at the start.
I was just reading on the council's website, that the land to the rear of Belem Tower, which far from being a small green field surrounded by trees, as in the above render, is actually a concrete car park with weeds coming through, has been sold to Bellerive School. It is their intention to construct a four-storey teaching block, primarily for sixth form use, which should begin construction in the autumn, completing a year later. The original plans called for this site to be developed as an apartment block, so maybe the delay has delivered some good as I think the new proposals are a better use of the land. Hopefully then in about 16 months time we'll have the whole of what is a very untidy site sorted, and back into productive use.
Belem Tower, now on-site -
I knew there was something I'd missed. Unfortunately it's probably the least interesting one, never mind. The show apartment is now open on the first floor showing the future luxury that can be expected, you know, like fully glazed windows -
There has actually been more progress on this development in the last couple of weeks, than there has been in many months.
Overview showing various windows have now been removed -
https://flic.kr/p/qVASxu
Closer view showing ripping out works on the ground floor have been so extensive so as to be able to see straight through the building -
https://flic.kr/p/rA2Uaq
More recently removed windows, along with the show flat, completed a few months ago, on the first floor -
https://flic.kr/p/rA9ppV
Works on-going around the other side, as seen from the park perimiter road -
https://flic.kr/p/rygNei
It's a slow-burner no doubt. But I'm actually less concerned about it not happening, and more inclined to actually call it as being properly on-site, than at any point since the first whisper of a refurbishment came about.
Overview showing various windows have now been removed -
https://flic.kr/p/qVASxuCloser view showing ripping out works on the ground floor have been so extensive so as to be able to see straight through the building -
https://flic.kr/p/rA2UaqMore recently removed windows, along with the show flat, completed a few months ago, on the first floor -
https://flic.kr/p/rA9ppVWorks on-going around the other side, as seen from the park perimiter road -
https://flic.kr/p/rygNeiIt's a slow-burner no doubt. But I'm actually less concerned about it not happening, and more inclined to actually call it as being properly on-site, than at any point since the first whisper of a refurbishment came about.
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