Construction Update – November

The strong winds during the past three weeks have severely hampered the replacement of the steelwork at the Pier Head.  Hopefully conditions will improve and the last section can be completed before too long.

The was a brief lull in the wind which was taken advantage of, and we  a team of divers to carry out a final survey of the columns below the waterline to check the condition and see if there is the need for  any further repair work needed.

Work on the Visitor Centre continues, with the cladding in the re-cycled decking nearly completed.

Access to the far end of the Pier Head is now enabled, more of the old deck boards have been recovered . 

These are being prepared and will be used to complete the cladding.

Inside the building, the services and sprinklers have been installed and the floor build up with the insulation and heating mat installed. Work to the toilets and kitchen is also underway.

Work started to construct the steps and arena seating on the North end of the building.

Under the Pier the main services , gas, water, electric and drainage.  These pipes and wires are fixed under the structure with access being gained via the new crawlway.

On the East side  new kiosks have been erected.  These will be available to rent, more will be erected on the West side.