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Concreting tools used in Somerset pier restoration

Published on: Tuesday, 19 January 2010 06:00PM | Author: Editor |
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Concreting tools have been used in a project to restore a famous seaside landmark in the UK.

The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare in Somerset burned down three years ago, more than 100 years after it was first opened.

Bad weather in recent weeks has hindered construction engineers' efforts to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

Whereas tent covers for concrete can often be used to safeguard ongoing building work against the elements, this month's low temperatures meant the concrete kept freezing.

However, engineers were today able to resume work and pump the material from the shore.

They are now gearing up to repeat the exercise next week.

Kerry Michael, owner of the pier, told BBC News: "I can only applaud the way the contractors continue to overcome the unique challenges that are being thrown at them."

This comes shortly after pier co-owner Michelle Michaels confirmed that the pier's showpiece tower will not be ready in time for its grand opening this summer.
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