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Hull Pier: Public Votes on Historic Replacement Design
12 Mar
Summary
- Public vote launched for Hull's Victoria Pier replacement design.
- Victoria Pier closed since 2022 due to severe structural deterioration.
- The pier replacement is part of a larger city improvement plan.
Hull City Council is engaging the public in a crucial decision regarding the future of Victoria Pier. The historic structure, closed since 2022 due to severe structural deterioration, is slated for demolition. Residents are now invited to participate in a poll to select their preferred design for the pier's replacement.
Three distinct outline designs have been proposed by Mason Clark Associates. The council has stated that the publicly chosen design will be further developed with more detailed plans. This project aligns with the council's extensive five-year strategy aimed at revitalizing various city landmarks, including bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains.
The original Corporation Pier, established in 1825 as a ferry terminal, was later renamed Victoria Pier following Queen Victoria's visit in 1854. The exact timeline for the pier's removal has not yet been announced, but the council has indicated that the development of its replacement will commence immediately afterward, ensuring the continuation of this important aspect of Hull's maritime heritage.
