The Regency Society warmly welcomes this proposal, and, subject to some concerns regarding lighting, looks forward to a twentyfirst century 'pier in the sky'

More details:
marks barfield (architects)
West Pier Trust

OCTOBER 11 2006
The project was given planning consent.
JUNE 18 2007
it is reported that construction will commence on July 23 and be completed in 2009
NOVEMBER 2007
It is reported in The Argus that work will not commence until Spring 2008.

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