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Southport Pier restoration 'ahead of schedule'

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A picture of Southport Pier, taken from the sandy beach below. The pier stretches out to the sea on a sunny day with bright blue skies and a handful of white clouds.

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Southport Pier restoration is ahead of schedule, project manager says

Overview

Work to restore Southport's Grade II-listed Victorian pier is currently ahead of schedule. The 1.1km structure, closed since December 2022 due to safety concerns, is undergoing a major £20m restoration funded by the government to replace decking, timber joists, and steelwork, with completion anticipated by mid-2028 or earlier.

Key points

  • Southport Pier has been closed since December 2022 due to safety concerns.
  • The restoration is funded by £20m from the government for decking boards, timber joists, and steelwork repairs.
  • Project manager Dale Cunniffe stated that the work is ahead of schedule and could be brought forward from the mid-2028 completion target.
  • About 40% of the main structure has been removed, with steel replacement starting in the coming weeks.
  • New joists and thicker decking will use strong Ekki timber sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo for longevity.
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