Not much happening? Think again!

• The replacement of the steelwork at the Pier Head is progressing well, and is now 85% complete.
• On the West side there was a column which had severely deteriorated and needed to be replaced. To do this we had to drive in two small diameter piles which were then filled with reinforcement and concrete. This operation needed to be carried out at low water so work took place very early in the morning and late at night to get the piles driven.
• Work on the Visitor Centre continues, with the cladding nearly complete on the West Side.
• The East side has to wait until the remaining deck boards from the far end of the Pier Head are lifted, and will then be prepared and used.
• The zinc trim around the windows and entrances is being fitted.
• Inside the building, the services and sprinklers have been installed and the floor and fitting out is now well underway.
• The steps and arena seating on the North end of the building will be underway soon.
• Re-instatement of the old cast iron balustrade at the front of the Pier is now complete, exactly 100 years after it was originally installed.
• Under the Pier the main services, gas, water, electric and drainage are being installed. The pipes and wires are fixed to the structure with access being gained via the new crawlway .