Hamworthy Lake Pier reopens after £330K refurbishment
BCP Council's strengthened the structure ahead of its 90th anniversary
A historic pier in Poole has been reopened to the public after a £330,000 major refurbishment by BCP Council.
They've been working Hamworthy’s Lake Pier since the autumn, using steel to re-strengthen the structure.
New side beams and handrails have been installed throughout the length of the pier; and rocks are now reinforcing 55 metres of harbour frontage to protect the pier head and car park from coastal erosion.
Cllr Richard Herrett, Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations, said: “This crucial work has helped secure the future of Lake Pier as we head towards its 90th anniversary.
“I am particularly pleased that we have been able to re-invest Community Infrastructure Levy funds into fixing the pier’s structure. Funding projects in this way ensures we are able to improve facilities that matter most to their communities.
“I would like to thank our partners who have helped us ensure access to the Pier can be safely restored once again and I know this news will be welcomed by all in the surrounding community.”
The timber pier was built in 1939 and was used as a fuelling station throughout the Second World War.
But the structure has felt the effects of extreme weather over recent years and work was commissioned to ensure it remained safe for public use.
The project has also been delivered on-budget.