Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Connell Brothers Ltd as Principal Contractor to demolish the Kennet Category C Prison in Maghull, Liverpool.

Works are already underway with the demolition expected to reach completion by May 2024.

Following the demolition, the prison site will be landscaped as part of Maghull Health Park’s development.

Mark Riley, Connell Brothers’ commercial manager, said: “We are very pleased to have been appointed to demolish Kennet Prison site by Mersey Care NHS Trust. The NHS places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality healthcare services, and this extends to its approach to construction projects. Connell Brothers’ experience and ability to execute complex sensitive demolition projects across the UK has positioned us well to deliver an exceptional service that the NHS has come to expect from us.”