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By Megan Alley…

A project to build a new Mersey ferry in more than 60 years has been announced by the Mayor of Liverpool City Region.

Late-night revellers wanting to travel as a group from the central city will soon have a new option.

MP welcomes Mersey Ferries' refurbishment plans A WIRRAL MP was hoping for new Mersey Ferries but believes the refurbishment plans still promise a bright future. Mick Whitley's comments come after Merseytravel vowed to revamp its existing ferry fleet in order to keep cross-river services running. Although plans for the building of two new ferries had to be shelved – largely because of cost – Mr Whitley, who represents Birkenhead, has been assured that the refurbishment planned will not be a quick paint job. He said: "I have been assured by Merseytravel that the refurbishment w...

Plans for new Mersey Ferries dropped amid cost pressures Merseytravel said it will instead revamp its current fleet to secure the future of cross river services 14:43, 14 MAY 2021 Updated Merseytravel has vowed to revamp its existing ferry fleet in order to keep cross-river services running. (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) Get our daily Echo newsletter for the biggest stories and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe for free When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in...