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Search the Public Notice PortalAn iconic pier will re-open next week after several months of closure.
Hythe Pier will re-open to the public on April 2 following extensive electrical upgrades, alongside a full deep clean.
Speaking on the news that the pier is re-opening, Hythe councillor Malcolm Wade said: “It’s really good news that it has been opened so residents can go up and down the pier again.”
Hythe Pier, Train and Ferry Group said the work was made possible with the support of local businesses DFC Electrical, Masterblast and Holbury Tool Hire, as well as volunteers and residents who care about the historic structure.
From 10am on Thursday, April 2 the gates to the pier will be open under the Hythe Pier Companies management.
It will cost people £1 to walk on the pier and children under the age of 5 will go free.
A spokesperson for the Hythe Pier, Train and Ferry Group said: “Every £1 you spend goes back into the pier, supporting its future as we begin our transition into a charity.
“Come and walk the full length of the pier (700 yards / 640 meters) take in the views, and be part of this next chapter.”
The ferry and train are not yet operational, with the group adding: “We could see how incredibly important it was that we bring our much loved pier back to the community. This is hopefully the first step towards restoring the service.
“Hythe Pier is open and it’s yours to enjoy again, we can’t wait to see you all.”
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However, while the pier may be open once more, the Hythe Ferry service that once connected the village to Southampton remains out of operation.
Cllr Wade explained that the pontoon, owned by ferry operator Red Funnel, has been broken for almost two years, leaving commuters, football fans and day trippers cut off.
“We’re waiting for Red Funnel to decide what they’re going to do, because they’ve already written to us to say they’re not interested in running the ferry anymore and we want our ferry back”, he said.
He added that discussions were now underway with hopes that a new operator - possibly a community interest company, which could step in to restore the service.
“It’s fewer cars on the A326, less disruption, and even part of the King Charles III Coastal Walk — which isn’t complete because the ferry’s not running.”
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