Redecking of Southport Pier is expected to take "several years" and will be done in phases when it starts this summer.
The second-longest pier in the UK is set to undergo vital maintenance to replace the decking after it was revealed that the wood along the pier is rotting. The landmark is iconic for a number of families across the northwest as people flock to the seaside town to enjoy the warm weather when it comes.
But with the work being seen as vital, the estimated £206,053 work will take a number of years and will begin this July. Despite work starting this summer, there will be minimal disruption with the pier remaining open during the works, with events already planned to go ahead.
