Facts & Figures

The wind speed difference between the land and sea ends of the pier is about 10-30mph

The maximum wind speed  the cranes can operate in is:
For man-riding approx 22mph exposed
for other lifting it is dependent on the Lift Supervisor but approx. 25mph.

Lightning is the biggest concern.  Much of the steelwork is measured and installed by rope access technicians

Welding temperatures are approximately 5000 degrees Celcius, for oxy-acetylene cutting, 3,500 degrees Celcius