And the decking comes to here!

The Old and the New

From the Journal of a Disappointed Man - Andrew Motion

……That left

the pile still in mid-air, and me of course.

Tandem lift ……….

And safely secured

Hastings pier being restored with steel

Wessex Galvanizers (part of the Wedge Group) is playing an important part in the ongoing restoration of the fire-stricken Hastings pier.

The company has provided its hot-dip galvanizing protection to over 250t of steel used to fabricate constituents of the new pier structure.

Over the past few years, Hastings Pier Charity has worked closely with designers, developers and construction companies on redevelopment plans to once again make it a popular attraction.

The work of Wessex Galvanizers, to help protect the steel against the elements is vital because the steel will be in constant contact with corrosive seawater and often stormy weather. Galvanizing will ensure the steel will last maintenance-free for many more years to come.

Not a square box! An irregular octagon.

Looking in ……

And looking out…

…….. and out!

The Visitors’ Centre, Inside …….

16:40 Thursday 10 September 2009

Hastings Pier has been named the most at risk pier in the country.

The derelict Victorian structure was singled out by The National Piers Society as the most likely to fall foul of collapse or demolition out of the 55 piers across the country.

This means, according to experts, Hastings Pier is in more danger than either Western Super Mare's fire ravaged Grand Pier, or Brighton's skeletal West Pier.

Not no more!!!!

Construction Update – August 2015

Karen Averby - @ArchAHeritage

The Visitor Centre timber structure was successfully erected in just under four weeks, which was quicker than planned.

280 separate panels  were bolted or screwed together to form the 40 metre long building.

Waterproofing and insulating of the outside of the building are now taking place, before fixing the final cladding layer. The finish of the building has been changed from the original mirrored glass to  recycled deck boards with stainless steel features, to harmonise with the Old Pavilion building.

Along with cladding of the outside of the building, the inside will be fitted out to create the various spaces for the education, digital archive function room, the shop and kitchen.

On the West side of the Old Pavilion, the cast iron balustrading is being reinstated.  It is exactly 100 years since this was originally installed. It has been completely refurbished and missing sections replaced.  It is being protected with six coats of marine grade paint to last another 100 years.

At the Pier Head  the replacement of the trusses, deck beams and bracing  progress towards the end of the Pier.

Operations Manager - Hastings Pier Charity

About the role
Working closely with the Board of Directors of HPC and the CEO you will take responsibility for the operational management of the Pier.

About You
You will have a track record of successful operations management in the leisure, entertainment or visitor attractions sector, preferably including working with volunteers. You will be familiar with external suppliers across a broad range of events and activities. You will have experience of operating a visitor centre or similar public space. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently. You will bring a creative approach to the execution of the Pier's product programme, finding innovative ways to ensure that the goals and required business outputs of the programme are delivered.

Job Summary:
To build relationships with external suppliers to create the partnerships necessary to deliver great visitor experiences and make money for the Pier.

To manage the operation of the Pier, providing support and direction to ensure that staff are motivated, service levels are excellent and the financial performance is in line with the business plan.

To work closely with the Learning and Education Team to deliver shared objectives, thereby ensuring that the ambition of the Activity Plan to deliver increased heritage learning and participation opportunities is effectively met, and that the opportunities for learning and participation linked to the events programme are fully realised.

To provide training, advice and support to Volunteers and to recruit for, and organise, the volunteer activity necessary to deliver the events programme.

To monitor the relevant outcomes and to report regularly on progress against objectives.

Development and Delivery of the Operational Programme - and much more!

See http://www.sammons.co.uk/jobs/jobs/id/21712;display-details

RATS (Rope Access Technicians) at work on the Rat Run

Weathering nicely!

An amazing opportunity for the right enterprise …….

The Pier Charity are currently running a tender process for an operator to work on the catering  in the Visitor Centre.

HASTINGS PIER – VISITOR CENTRE FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPPORTUNITY

Hastings Pier Charity, a Community Benefit Society, is undertaking the project to rebuild and reopen Hastings Pier.  With a planned opening in Spring 2016, HPC is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified operators to tender for the opportunity to provide the food and beverage operation in the Visitor Centre on the pier.

The Visitor Centre will be one of the focal points of the new Hastings Pier with a food and Beverage opportunity on the ground floor and on the roof terrace, providing an unique environment for guests to enjoy.  The Visitor Centre also provides significant additional opportunities outside of normal trading times for events and functions.

We are looking for a partner who can provide a varied café/ bistro offering and can work closely with Sussex Coast College to provide developmental and employment opportunities for local apprentices and trainees.

Further information will be supplied to the selected list of operators for tender.
Expressions of interest, together with a relevant credentials pitch should be sent to
Andy Davies on AndyRDavies@outlook.com