Former water reservoir is converted into Community Center
The Toxteth Reservoir, in Liverpool, with half the size of a football field, was empty and abandoned, without being given any use, for more than a decade. Now, will eventually open doors to visitors and hopefully will become a local community center.Located at the top of High Park Street, the magnificent structure served in the past to provide fresh water to the people of Liverpool. When I was running, the vast underground reservoir guarded about nine million litres of water, pumping it to thousands of homes.The construction of the reservoir was completed in 1853, having its closure occurred in 1997. Since the decommissioning that the Grid-II building is empty but, in recent years, began to emerge some interest in structure as a potential area of reuse.At the beginning of the year 2000, the Dingle 2000 announced plans to turn the tank in a place of art, a centre of education or in an area of cafes and restaurants. A new tower at the top of the building has also been suggested as a potential observation platform from which visitors could see Liverpool and the Mersey. However, the progress made in converting the room were abandoned for nearly 10 years due to leaks in the roof.Now, the structure was obtained by Cass Associates, who hopes to turn it into a Community Center. The latest short-term plans include the installation of hives and greenhouses for growing food to the local region and a farm of solar panels.Also under discussion is the creation of a shelter for refugee support project located near the reservoir. If the restructuring plans of space are finally taken onwards, we will be faced with an incredible example of re-use of abandoned infrastructure.The building will be open next Friday between the 10:0 and the 4:0 pm as part of Liverpool Open Heritage Month.
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