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The projects are listed in order of the start date of the project, not when they complete
Luggage Truck Repairs
A project to repair and improve the train luggage truck
Pier Head buildings - Perspex roof repairs
Storm damage to the perspex roof between the two pier head buildings to be repaired
New Hythe station platform
During the work to install 45 metres of new railway track we also removed the old station platform. This was a wooden construction which was starting to fail. As part of the new railway track project, the track running into the station has been significantly lifted to ensure that it is level. The new platform has a better ramp and much more subs...
Carriage 2 restoration
Restoration and rebuild of carriage 2. This is the third carriage to be restored and the first "driving" carriage.
Renewable Energy Study
Investigation into the role of renewable energy in any future re-development of the pier
Restoration of locomotive "Edward Fort"
The second locomotive tractor unit has been restored and named "Edward Fort".
Movement monitoring survey
Long term survey of parts of the pier to check if there is any slow subsidence. No movement has been detected so far.
Track restoration - Phase 1
The replacement of the first 45 metres of train track (including the points), the supporting wooden beams and the underlying pier beams.
Pierhead Access Project
This project has provided a a doorway and structures below the level of the pier deck to allow inspection and easy access
Carriage 1 restoration
Restoration and rebuild of carriage 1. This is the second carriage to be restored
Temporary protection of the waiting room building
Following our project to protect the south side building from further deterioration, we have made temporary repairs to the roof and floor of the north side building. This building houses the waiting room.
Spider crab mural
In conjunction with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT), HPHA have organised for a large sea life mural to be created on and displayed at the end of the pier.
Listing the pier
A project to add Hythe Pier to the list of architectural and historically important buildings in England.
Pier structure - temporary support
Scaffolding ladders have been installed to support a small section of the pier head structure that is badly affected by corrosion
Temporary protection of the "ballroom"
Protection of the pier-head south side building installing a new roof and repairing the walls and floor.
Structural survey of the pier
A structural survey and follow up report was commissioned. The purpose of the survey was to determine the Pier’s general condition and to make recommendations for the remediation of, and designate repair timeframes for, various structural defects.
Asbestos survey
Inspection of the pier, pier buildings and workshop to report on the presence of asbestos, so that it can be removed by later projects. No asbestos was found in publically accessible areas.
Tractor 1 restoration
The first train tractor unit restoration project.
Carriage 4 Restoration
The first of the 4 carriages to be restored
Buildings survey
Inspection of the condition of the buildings at the pier head (seaward side), the ticket office, and workshop buildings (landward side), as part of a Feasibility Assessment.
Services survey of the pier
A survey to examine the existing services to the Hythe Pier and to conduct a feasibility study into the renovation of the pier buildings, land and shore side.
Pier entrance facelift
Enhance the entrance to the pier and to make it more welcoming by painting, repairing, installing new roof edging and planting lots of flowers.
Initial survey of the pier
An inspection of the pier to determine its structural arrangement and general condition. This was a high-level inspection, providing general observations and preliminary recommendations. This assessment was performed to help HPHA plan the next steps in the preservation of the pier.