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Mersey Mission: This proposed redevelopment of the King鈥檚 Dock area of the Mersey waterfront forms part of Liverpool鈥檚 successful bid to be European Capital of Culture 2008.The centrepiece of the plan is a concert arena, surrounded by offices and mixed-tenure flats. Liverpool beat off stiff competition from five other cities, including bookies鈥� favourite Newcaste and Gateshead, to win the coveted title. Bid leader Bob Scott said the honour was 鈥渞ocket fuel鈥� propelling Liverpool to be one of Europe鈥檚 premier cities.