Saltburn Pier will temporarily close for essential repairs, sparking mixed reactions from locals and visitors about its condition and future.
Saltburn: The pier is set to close for some much-needed repairs, and it’s causing quite a stir among locals. Some folks are worried about its condition, while others think it looks just fine.
This historic pier, which is a Grade II* listed structure, needs over a hundred decking boards replaced. Plus, they’re removing old lighting and cabling, which is going to cost around £22,000. Ouch!
The work is kicking off next month, and a special team will be using ropes to get the job done. The council says this investment is crucial to stop the pier from falling apart and to keep visitors safe.
While the council crew will handle the new decking, they’re bringing in experts for the tricky bits underneath. They’re using durable tropical hardwood for the new boards, so they should last a while.
People have been chatting about this on Teesside Live. One reader suggested selling the pier to Redcar and building a new one. Sounds like a big project, right?
Another commenter pointed out that while they have wind turbines in Redcar, Saltburn’s pier is just a bunch of boards. They’re not too impressed with it compared to other places like Blackpool.
Some folks are joking about the pier’s location, saying if it wasn’t so close to the sea, it wouldn’t be in such rough shape. Others are defending it, saying it looks fine but safety is key.
One reader even mentioned that there’s plywood covering some bad boards to keep it open. It seems like there’s a lot of back and forth on this topic.
What do you think? What’s the best way to handle the pier’s issues? Join the conversation and share your thoughts!
