Proposals to develop a new cruise terminal in Liverpool have moved forward.

Liverpool City Council's Cabinet approved a report calling for further investigations, impact assessments and surveys, and to start the procurement process for a technical team to advise the council.

The decision could see the creation of a larger terminal able to handle turnaround cruises with up to 3,600 passengers at the former Princes Jetty at Princes Parade in Liverpool Waters.

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It is hoped that a two-storey building would be built on reclaimed land on the River Mersey as well as the construction of a new quay wall and changes on Princes Parade to allow coaches to drop off and pick up passengers.

The new facility, if completed, would include a new passenger and baggage terminal, passport control, lounge, café, toilets, taxi rank, vehicle pick up point and a car park.

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said: "I am determined that we find solutions to continue the huge growth in cruise liners that we have seen over the last few years.

"We know there is a lot of interest from cruise companies in coming to Liverpool but what is holding us back at the moment is the limited space we have in the existing facility.

"To deliver on our ambitions, we would need to invest in a new terminal building which will bring bigger liners carrying more passengers, meaning a bigger boost for the local economy."

(CD/JP)