Pier Update

From Hastings Pier Charity, many thanks!

The structure of diagonal and horizontal bracing to support the Visitor Centre steelwork is being completed now, and the next operation is to form the reinforced concrete slab. Constructing the slab will be a complex operation as firstly a troughed steel deck is laid on the steelwork. Then steel bar reinforcement will be fixed in place to provide tensile strength and to help enable the slab to be tied to the existing Pier steelwork. The slab should be completed by mid-July. They will then be ready for the pre-fabricated timber building that will be erected on top to form the Visitor Centre. The replacement of the steelwork to the Parade Extension, Central Access sections of the Pier is now complete.

Access to the end of the Pier is now possible, and the remaining 1000sq metres of old deck boarding will soon be lifted. The old deck board will all be recycled either to be made into furniture for the Pier or be used as cladding for part of the Visitor Centre. The main structure of the Pavilion is now complete. The internal fit out of the bar and restaurant will start shortly. See website for more.   

By the way, the Learning and Education team will be in Warrior Square today at the St Leonards Festival, from 12 to 7pm.