[4] The tramway was extended along the north side of the Twelve Quays campus of Wirral Metropolitan College to reach Egerton Wharf, where it turns away from the river.

[5] In 2010, Wirral Council reviewed their strategic assets, and decided to dispose of the Tramway, the museum at Taylor Street, and the depot at Pacific Road, part of which had been converted to an Arts Centre.

Merseytravel initially expressed an interest, but the Passenger Transport Executive ruled that they would not support the takeover because of the cost.

[6] Discussions took place with Peel Holdings, who were managing the dock redevelopment, and were prepared to donate land for the tramway.

[7] The extension would be about 1,900 yards (1,700 m) long, and Merseytravel proposed to use three refurbished trams from the Blackpool system, which they already owned, to provide the main service.

[8] At a meeting of Wirral Council in February 2014, it was noted that Merseytravel was no longer interested in buying the assets.

These are: There are also two other trams at the museum: Both require new wheelsets, and are not capable of running on the tramway due to them being the wrong gauge.