Merseyside Pension Fund investing in a ‘significant refurbishment’ of a prominent office building in Liverpool city centre. Tony McDonough reports
Work has started on a “significant refurbishment” of Castle Chambers in Liverpool city centre.
Also known at 43 Castle Street, the office building is located at the northern end of Castle Street and is being upgraded by owner Merseyside Pension Fund. It was built in the 1950s.
These works will focus on enhancing both workspace quality and occupier wellbeing, with a full refurbishment of the first floor alongside the introduction of new “end-of-journey facilities”.
Due for completion in December 2026, the first-floor refurbishment will deliver a range of modern office suites, including spaces with access to private terraces. The redesign reflects changing demand for high-quality, flexible accommodation in central locations.
A further phase, completing in the first quarter of 2027, will see the delivery of new basement end-of-journey facilities. These will include showers, secure cycle storage and dry lockers.
Castle Chambers has already undergone upgrades in recent years, including improvements to the reception and selected office floors. This latest programme represents the next stage in its “repositioning”.
Project management consultancy T&T is advising on the scheme. Sole letting agent CBRE says the refurbishment is aligned with clear shifts in occupier priorities.
Jade Bushell, surveyor at CBRE, said: “Occupier requirements have shifted significantly over recent years, with businesses prioritising quality, flexibility, ESG and wellbeing in their real estate decisions.
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“This refurbishment scheme reflects those priorities, helping to create an environment that supports modern working practices and enhances everyday occupier experience.”
Suites will be available in a range of sizes, targeting both established businesses and growing occupiers seeking a central Liverpool base with upgraded amenities.