Cromer Pier works win prestigious engineering award
It was also named runner up in 'Pier of the Year'
A Norfolk Pier's been named runner up for this year's Pier of the Year.
Cromer Pier was given the honour by the National Piers Society - losing out only to Southend Pier, in Essex.
Engineers who worked on a re-vamp of Cromer Pier were also given the Peter Mason award, a special award recognising excellence in restoring or building a British Pier.
They were nominated by North Norfolk District Council.
The works have involved replacing or reinforcing trusses, steel sections, deck bearers and tie-bars.
Cllr. Lucy Shires, Portfolio Holder for Finance, Estates & Property Services, said:
“We’re delighted that the excellent work on Cromer Pier’s substructure is being recognised, as the HOP are awarded the Peter Mason Award.
The Pier requires significantly technical work to maintain it as the facility we all love - we are pleased that it can enjoyed by residents and visitors in the future.”
The Council recently spent ÂŁ1.2m on the works, to ensure the structural integrity of the Grade II listed structure and help future proof it.