The restoration of Queen’s Pier, Ramsey, will reach another milestone next weekend when the Lieutenant Governor officially launches the next phase of project.
Bays nine and 10 were completed in the summer, bringing to an end phase two of the ambitious restoration.
Funding is almost in place for the replacement steel for the next six bays, with work on the first three of these planned for next year and then the other three in 2028.
This will take the pier restoration close to the next big objective, bay 18, the next wider stabilisation bay. Ramsey Pier has 60 bays in total.
Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer have agreed to formally close phase two and officially open phase three of the project.
This will take place on Sunday, October 4 at 3 pm.
All supporters are invited to attend the pier on the day to witness this milestone which will also mark the end of the year’s Summer Sunday afternoon openings.
All the usual facilities will be available including hot drinks, cakes, train rides and merchandise.
The cost of the steel, fabricated, galvanised, painted and delivered to Glasson Dock, has rising from the original £35,000 a bay to £60,000 - and that’s before a 50% tariff was brought in.
Total cost per bay including timber, decking screws and the other hardware is currently more than £80,000 per bay.
Support for the pier restoration continues to grow, with the latest batch of plaques, a vital part of the fundraising project, selling out in only 36 hours.
Work to fit the replacement steel for phase three bays can still be done from the beach. The centre beam will be fitted in sections and assembled in situ while the two side beams can be lifted into place fully welded up.