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Focus on Mariners' Park: award-winning development nears completion

10 April 2024

An award-winning project at Nautilus Mariners' Park in the north-west of England – a combined complex of additional seafarer retirement apartments and new head office – is on a solid trajectory towards being completed by August 2024.

This series of time-lapse images of the building work, below, shows progress on the construction being undertaken by the builders, John Turner Construction Group.

Groundwork on the combined multi-million pound investment scheme started on 17 July 2023. This stripped the site behind the current Nautilus House office – formerly the John Davies Infirmary – to make way for 27 apartments and the Union's head office. It will have views of the River Mersey in Wallasey, UK.

November 2023

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The steel frame of the new building is nearly complete. Contractors in the safety basket of a cherry picker fit the steel bolts.

 

December 2023

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A concrete pump is used to pump the concrete from ground level to the upper floors of the new building.

 

January 2024

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A loading truck (green) can be seen transporting materials into the new building after a recent snowfall.

 

April 2024

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Heading into spring 2024, a passing Stena Line ferry has a good view of the new development.

 

 

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Planning your nautical retirement?

To arrange a visit to Mariners' Park, talk about the retirement options, or register to have your name added to the accommodation list, email welfare@nautilusint.org or call 0151 346 8840. There is more information at www.nautiluswelfarefund.org

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Living at the Park

What former Union members and other residents interviewed who have lived at the park long-term and more recently appreciate most about living at the Park:

  • 'similar life experiences with many other former mariners'
  • 'secure living accommodation'
  • 'peace of mind that all needs are met on one site'
  • 'staff always on hand, and support for a seamless move onto the park'
  • 'help with bills, benefits when required'
  • 'excellent reputation'
  • 'events and activities are always going on'

Image: An aerial view of Mariners' Park/ Brad Wakefield

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