Bournemouth Pier to undergo urgent landing stage removal

Bournemouth Pier is undergoing urgent safety works to remove deteriorating landing stages following a specialist engineering inspection. The inspection identified immediate risks to the pier’s concrete substructure and to people using the water below the structure.

The first phase of the project involves the removal of approximately 600 metal floor grilles, each weighing about half a ton. A specialist contractor will dismantle the grilles and use a compact crane to lift them onto the pier. The work is expected to last between 11 and 12 weeks, with most operations scheduled overnight from 11pm to 8am to minimize disruption to local businesses and visitors.

BCP Council stated that while the full restoration of the pier would cost more than current available funding, these immediate safety measures are a necessary first step. Future stages will include the removal of timber structures and repairs to the concrete substructure.