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First steps of pier work revealed

Barge used to help refurb

The first details on how the Queen’s Pier in Ramsey will be restored have been revealed.

It’s emerged a barge will be placed in the bay underneath the pier to help repair the first 50 metres of the Victorian landmark, which closed in 1991.

Harbour chiefs have issued a licence allowing the newly formed Queen’s Pier Restoration Trust to survey the pier.

Spokesman Tom Durrant hopes work can start as soon as realistically possible.

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