Having received the Hastings Pier Charity February newsletter, I am sharing its updated news content (see their website for further information).
"The final works of the £14.2m refurbishment of Hastings Pier are to complete over the coming weeks and we intend that the pier will be open to the public no later than the middle of April. Over the past two and half years of rebuilding work, the pier – and the weather – have rewritten our timetable more than once but the last planking should be in place by end of February leaving most of the remaining work inside the two buildings and therefore not impacted by weather. Once construction concludes we then have to fit out the spaces to make the pier fully operational, including all of our heritage interpretation elements. Our goal is to have the pier fully operational by mid April and if it is possible to enable public access prior to that date then we will want to make that happen."
Construction Update: "We are nearing completion of the construction works. The Visitor Centre fit out is being finalised and the external cladding finished. The glass balustrade and steps will be fitted by the end of the month. We can then start installing the equipment exhibits, ready for the opening in a couple of months.
The furniture for the roof terrace has been made by Hastings and Bexhill Wood Recycling and some of this has now been delivered."
The furniture for the roof terrace has been made by Hastings and Bexhill Wood Recycling and some of this has now been delivered."
How it looks now, you forget how big it is!
"The final trusses and beams are being installed at the far end of the Pier, quickly followed by the timber joists and decking and balustrade. Fitting out of the Pavilion restaurant is well under way.
We will shortly start removing the huts along the front, installing the wave breaks, and repairing and painting the railings. After two years, we can now see the end of what has been a very challenging project.
Thank you for your patience."
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