The striking murals on New Chester Road. Picture: Wirral Council A major mural project in New Ferry is gathering pace, as the town begins its revival. In March 2017, New Ferry was devastated by a criminal gas explosion which injured 81 people and destroyed many homes and businesses. Wirral Council was slammed for acting too slowly in the aftermath of the disaster, but last year it announced big new developments for New Ferry. The local authority’s plan will see more than 1,000 square metres of retail space and up to 79 homes built across three sites, including that of the explosion site. In addition to this, artist Paul Curtis is moving forward with his
Murals bolstering Merseyside town s much needed revival after gas explosion
The artist said locals love the murals and can t wait to see what s painted next
16:19, 16 FEB 2021
The murals on New Chester Road completed in last summer s phase one (Image: Paul Curtis)
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