Everton's new Bramley Moore Dock stadium set to bring £1bn boost to city of Liverpool economy

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Everton's proposed new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock will boost the local economy by around £1billion, it has been predicted.

Real estate company CBRE, who are working with the Toffees on the £300m project, have estimated that the ground will add more than £900m before it is completed.

And with a capacity which could be as high as 60,000, the state-of-the-art venue is set to add another £94m a year in hotel occupancy, retail and tourist spend.  

Everton are working on plans to build a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool 

It is estimated that Everton's new ground would bring around £1billion to the local economy

More than 12,000 jobs will be created during the construction phase of the project, with an estimated £255m expected to spent locally through supply chains and other costs.

Iain Jenkinson, senior director of planning and development at CBRE said: 'This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Liverpool to embrace one of the most significant and unique regenerative investments the city has ever seen.

'The economic contribution to the city of Liverpool through Everton's new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock, the catalytic effect it will have on surrounding neighbourhoods, and the equally important Goodison legacy project make this a package of projects, a game-changer for the city. 

'In addition, it will further enhance the city's international reputation for delivering major transformational projects on such a large scale.'

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Kevin Mirallas (front) and his team-mates appear dejected at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson added: 'A new Everton stadium at Bramley Moore Dock would be a huge catalyst for change along the city's North Liverpool waterfront and these figures show the impact would be felt immediately. 

'The Echo Arena and Exhibition Centre has already delivered £1bn to the local economy and the opportunity to have a development in the North Docks delivering a further £1bn - as well as up to 15,000 jobs - makes this project a game changer not just for the Club but the city - and it won't cost council tax payers a penny. 

'Our partnership with Everton is strong and a lot of hard work by both parties is going on behind the scenes to make this a reality.'