1972 The entire expanse of the redundant south
docks, including the Albert Dock, were closed. The Brunswick Dock
gates were left open, causing the whole dock system to become
tidal, and the silting-up process starts with a vengeance.
1972 - 1974 A variety of public and private sector
schemes are proposed for the Albert Dock, but none of them come to
pass.
1974 Merseyside County Council comes into
existence in April. It declares that the redevelopment of the south
docks is top of its agenda, and begins lengthy negotiations with
the Dock Board.
1976 Liverpool City Council includes the Albert
Dock in a Conservation Area.
1979 An outline agreement is signed by the County
Council and the Dock Company on 31 August. Days later, the
Government announces that it is to set up a Development
Corporation, which will own and redevelop the south docks.
1980 Merseyside County Council opens the first
phase of the Merseyside Maritime Museum around the Canning Dock
area, adjacent to the Albert Dock.
1981 Merseyside Development Corporation is set up
in March.
1982 An agreement is reached between Merseyside
Development Corporation and Arrowcroft Group for the development of
the Albert Dock, and plans are drawn up.
1983 Work on the regeneration of the dock
commences.
1984 The first phase of the redevelopment opens in
time for the arrival of the Tall Ships Race and the International
Garden Festival.
1988 The official re-opening ceremony for the
Albert Dock and the new Tate Liverpool is led by Prince Charles,
the Prince of Wales, on 24 May.
1992 The first phase of Tate Liverpool is
completed.
1998 The second phase of Tate Liverpool is
completed.
2002 The final phase of undeveloped space is
completed by Arrowcroft, creating the range of bars, restaurants
and award-winning attractions the dock is known for today.
