Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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DDC info....
NEW-LOOK CAFÉ-BAR AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR DEAL PIER - WORK STARTS
An exciting new-look café-bar and a range of other improvements to Deal Pier is on the way as work starts on site this week. This major project follows an architectural design competition, a public consultation and the selection of a winning design by a Jury Panel.
More than 950 responses from the public were taken into consideration and the chosen design is by renowned architects Niall McLaughlin, featuring a pier-end café-bar with timber frames, edge walls made of glass, and a range of environmentally friendly features. The construction contract has been awarded to Barwick Construction Services Ltd and work is expected to be complete in August/September.
Cllr Nigel Collor, DDC Cabinet Member for Access and Property Management said: "We welcome the start of works on this exciting project, which represents a major boost for Deal seafront, for the future of the town and for the whole district. These improvements will ensure we take full advantage of the potential that makes the pier so attractive to visitors and local people. This is one of a number of major regeneration projects that are being brought together across the district, and demonstrates the importance of this key asset to the area."
Richard Pollard, DDC Property Services Manager, said: "Continuing the environmental improvements to Deal seafront, the refurbishment of Deal Pier will provide an important focal point for residents and visitors. We do appreciate this will cause some disruption whilst work is ongoing, and we apologise for this and stress we are working hard with contractors to keep disruption to a minimum. We hope businesses, residents and visitors understand that due to the structure and location, the work needs to be conducted during fair weather. Public safety is of course always paramount, and it will be necessary to close the pier stem for some periods during construction, but outside these times, the stem is remaining open."
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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This is very exciting news. I like that pier - havent ventured down there all that often myself but nevertheless when I do I find it pleasant. Have had a nibble or two in the old cafe so will be happy to sample the new one too.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#3
Ah, explains the lights out last night at the end !
Been nice knowing you :)
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#4
i thought that the cafe was the downside, great views, but was never impressed by the service.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#5
Deal is managing to regenerate itself very well. There are a whole brace of new quality restaurants and cafes and the place seems to be buzzing recently. It looks like things are on the up in Deal and now with the exciting new pier as well.. its gotta be a terrific boost.
Good luck to them.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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#6
Pity the people quoting for the job forgot the cafe was at the end of a pier,then they realised that everything they needed wouldn't get through the entrance,so it appears that they might have to hire a boat,so that is why the quote was ££££££££'s misquoted,and underbudget
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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#7
Saying that it is a great pier and a lovely walk and they even named the cafe on the end after me
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#8
a cynic might say that the punters could get sucked in.
not me though,john.
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#9
The cafe was always pleasant and I have always found the staff helpful.
It was nice to stroll along there and then pop into the cafe.
I'v arranged many a Deal meeting on the pier cafe as it as such a nice place to meet with helpful staff
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#10
Certainly looks odd without the cafe on the end !
http://flickr.com/photos/doverpast/2464826626/Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#11
Howard
Don't know if I'v been lucky but I'v had a fair number of meetings on the pier and got great service from the cafe
Its good for Deal and a joy to visit
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#12
Scotchie thanks for the pic, its an odd but interesting picture of Deal Pier and the changes afoot..still, the new cafe should prove a success in time with a bit of luck. Have made your link LIVE using the URL box in the Smilies.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#13
Now that's what I call 'al fresco', nice though with seaviews to be had all around
I'm really looking forward to the grand opening.