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![The new development taking shape at Nautilus Mariners' Park during May 2024. All images: Time-lapse Manchester Image:The new development taking shape at Nautilus Mariners' Park during May 2024. All images: Time-lapse Manchester](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/mp-2023-build/mariners_park_timelapse_may_2024_3_web.jpg)
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
![insert_2023_month11_mariners_park_workers_231123082417.jpg insert_2023_month11_mariners_park_workers_231123082417.jpg](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/mp-2023-build/insert_2023_month11_workers_231123082417.jpg)
December 2023
![insert_2023_month12_mariners_park_stairs_machine_231211144516.jpg insert_2023_month12_mariners_park_stairs_machine_231211144516.jpg](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/mp-2023-build/insert_2023_month12_stairs_machine_231211144516.jpg)
A concrete pump is used to pump the concrete from ground level to the upper floors of the new building.
January 2024
![insert_2024_month1_mariners_park_snow_workers_240118093017.jpg insert_2024_month1_mariners_park_snow_workers_240118093017.jpg](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/mp-2023-build/insert_2024_month1_snow_workers_240118093017.jpg)
A loading truck (green) can be seen transporting materials into the new building after a recent snowfall.
April 2024
![insert_2024_month4_mariners_park_stena_line_vessel_passes_on_mersey_240330180617.jpg insert_2024_month4_mariners_park_stena_line_vessel_passes_on_mersey_240330180617.jpg](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/mp-2023-build/insert_2024_month4_stena_line_vessel_passes_on_mersey_240330180617.jpg)
Heading into spring 2024, a passing Stena Line ferry has a good view of the new development.
![Callout Image Callout Image](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/mariners_park_residents_staff_retirement_feature_2024_web.jpg)
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
![Callout Image Callout Image](/globalassets/news-by-topic/welfare/aerial_view_nautilus_mariners_park_february_2024_mike_kane_visit_0129_web_insert.jpg)
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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