Amazing new picture of Weston's Grand Pier from the air
This is the first glimpse of how the fire ravaged Grand Pier looks now demolition work has been completed.
TR Demolition has removed more than 500 tonnes of twisted steel and blackened wood, which was all that remained of the pavilion.
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First pic of Weston's Grand Pier after fire debris has been cleard
This bird’s eye view was taken from a helicopter this week while the underside of the pier is being sandblasted clean and experts test the supporting metal supports.
The clearance will make way for a new state-of-the-art attraction to be built on the landmark structure next year.
Pier owners Kerry and Michelle Michael are currently scouring the globe looking for new rides and hope to submit new plans to North Somerset Council before Christmas.
It will be based on the selected design by Bristol based architect Angus Meek, chosen out of a shortlist of six to make re-build the Pavilion.
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by Alex, Bristol
Friday, November 21 2008, 9:53AM
“Hairy Mary.”
by Mary, bristol
Friday, November 21 2008, 8:27AM
“lucrative investment steven, germany?
Weston once seen never forgotten”
by Jeremy, BS5
Thursday, November 20 2008, 11:10PM
“When it's built maybe the BNP will book it for their annual conference since weston's been confirmed as the region's fascist hotspot.”
by Mike, Staple Hill
Thursday, November 20 2008, 9:36PM
“Wow! I am impressed and I am not easily impressed......Look, a BLUE car!”
by mr amazed, bristol
Thursday, November 20 2008, 8:51PM
“As you say amazing, i don't think my live will be ever the same !!!”
by spike, bristol
Thursday, November 20 2008, 8:39PM
“I have fond childhood memories of the old pier and will not be visiting or taking my children to any new "state of the art attraction"in protest to what is going on.The old pier should be rebuilt exactly as it was.”
by steven, germany
Thursday, November 20 2008, 6:22PM
“the recent owners of the pier have certanly come up winners due to the recent fire,what used to be a tatty amusement arcade looks like becoming a lucrative investment”
by spike, bristol
Thursday, November 20 2008, 5:10PM
“How come they being allowed to build a "State of the art attraction" they should be made to restore it exactly as it was, after all it was a grade 1 listed building wasn,t it ?”
by gerry, bristol
Thursday, November 20 2008, 4:20PM
“Mary swimming naked......now theres a thought.”
by Mary, Bristol
Thursday, November 20 2008, 4:04PM
“Weston was once a great place before the tramps, drug takers and travelers took control, perhaps the greatest river resort in the uk. I would sooner swim naked at Bristol floating harbor than swim with syringes at Weston”