The project received the full backing of leading Merseyside businessman David Wade-Smith, vice-chair of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
He said: "The Fourth Grace represents what this city is doing in the 21st century.
"This iconic building will act as a beacon and send a message across Britain, Europe and the world that Liverpool is back in business. We need to make it happen."
* THE Fourth Grace will include a new Museum of Liverpool, a boutique style hotel, three floors of office accommodation and a Liverpool Lounge at the top of the Cloud.
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