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Networking

Site visit: Ryde Pier rail improvements, Isle of Wight

Event organised by ICE

Date
18 September 2024
Time
17:45 - 19:30 BST (GMT+1)
Location
Hovertravel 
Quay Road
Ryde
Isle of White, PO33 2HB
United Kingdom

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Overview

For this site visit, we are planning to gain access to the site where contractor, Octavius, will give a tour of the works being undertaken whilst designer, Mott Macdonald, provide commentary.

Ryde pier opened in July 1814 and is the world’s oldest seaside pleasure pier. The pier continues to operate as a busy passenger ferry terminal to Portsmouth and connecting railway service providing access by train along the east of the island. 

The site visit will be followed by a short presentation. If you can stay on, it’d be great to enjoy a drink together to discuss the project and wider matters.

Please note: 5-point PPE is required (boots, hi-viz, hard hat, glasses, gloves).

Travelling from the IoW, parking available on Ryde Esplanade or Ryde pier head.

Travelling from Portsmouth, take the 17:15 Wightlink catamaran from Portsmouth to Ryde. Return ferry travel at 19:47 or 20:52.

Programme

17:45 - 18:00

Meet at Hovertravel conference room

18:00 - 18:45

Project presentation and site induction

18:45 - 19:30

Site visit and walk the pier towards Ryde Pier Head.

19:30

Close (drinks and chat afterwards in the local area)

For more information please contact:

Kirsty Joyce