STUDENTS at Wirral Metropolitan College have come together to create a special Valentine's gift to Merseyside.

In partnership with Liverpool John Moores University senior design lecturer, Mike O’Shaughnessy, poet Nathan Jones and Robertson’s North West, the community project is a unique hoarding which will surround the new operations and maintenance facility for DONG Energy.

As part of the £450 million turnover infrastructure group Robertson will construct the £5.5 million facility at Kings Wharf, Seacombe for the global offshore wind energy leader.

Called ‘This Beautiful Place’, the project showcases love and pride for the Merseyside area and will be unveiled at a special Valentine’s event tomorrow.

Mike said: “It has been a pleasure to be part of a project that has brought two communities even closer together.

“The enthusiasm from everyone, especially the students, has resulted in a magnificent display that shows what a close relationship Liverpool and Wirral have.”

The design will be on display in front of DONG Energy’s new operations and maintenance centre on the banks of the Mersey.

It will serve DONG Energy’s two offshore windfarms in the area, Burbo Bank and Burbo Bank Extension, with both producing enough renewable electricity to more than 300,000 homes.

Stakeholder advisor at DONG Energy, Natasha Nanuck said: “This hoarding truly is a community project. It is the result of businesses, students and artists working together and appreciating the communities they live and work in. We are proud to be part of these communities.

“When operational, this building will become a prominent feature on the Mersey riverfront and it’s great that during construction we are able to share people’s love for the area.”

Managing director at Robertson Construction England, Brian Todd said: “This community project has highlighted the special connection that Liverpool and Wirral have and this has been showcased via this inspiring graphic created by the community, for the community.

“This whole infrastructure project is changing the literal and metaphorical landscape in this coastal community of Merseyside and we are proud to be a part of it.”