Public to be invited to help shape future design of Victoria Pier
It's part of Hull City Council's on-going infrastructure investment programme
Hull City Council will soon be asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of Hull’s Victoria Pier.
As part of its on-going infrastructure investment programme, Hull City Council is preparing to launch a public engagement poll in the coming weeks to help narrow down the future design of Victoria Pier.
The pier has been closed to the public since June 2022, after structural monitoring and detailed inspections revealed it was in very poor condition. Several defects were identified, including localised rotting across most sections.
Due to this deterioration, the existing pier will be removed, at a point yet to be determined, to ensure public safety. However, the council says it's committed to investing in a replacement.
To support this long‑term investment, Mason Clark Associates have developed three potential outline design options, on behalf of the council, each offering a different layout for the future pier.
Before any decisions are made, the council says the public will have the chance to vote on which illustrative design option they prefer, in terms of layout.
The chosen option will then be developed further into a detailed design.
Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council said: “Victoria Pier is an important part of Hull’s Maritime history. We know how much it means to our residents, and this poll is a vital step towards the pier once again becoming a welcoming space for residents and visitors to enjoy and reflect on our city’s heritage.
“When the poll opens, it will give everyone a chance to vote on how they want the pier to look - by choosing the layout they feel is most suitable – ultimately leading to a pier for future generations to enjoy.”