Promenade reopens after £795,000 revamp
THE first phase of work to revamp Torquay promenade at a cost of £795,000 has been completed.
It is the first time Eastern Princess Promenade and the Banjo have been open for public use since 2006.
The dilapidated and fenced-off eastern section of the promenade between the Pavilion and the Banjo has been demolished and rebuilt. Repairs have also been carried out on both levels of the Banjo structure.
The promenade deck has been finished in granite paving to match the street theme at Victoria Parade, the Beacon Quay development and the Union Street highway scheme.
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Torbay mayor Gordon Oliver said:"I am pleased the project has been completed within budget and in time for the main holiday season.
"The contractors, who were able to provide work for several people, faced challenging weather conditions and they are to be congratulated for being able to complete the main construction work within the agreed timescale."
Mr Oliver cut a ribbon at the official re-opening and council, community and contractors then inspected the work.
Minor work will continue at the site for a few days.
Planning permission is currently being sought for phase two of the refurbishment of the area, with a planned start date this autumn.
Comments
by Torbayman
Saturday, June 23 2012, 7:56PM
“The top level of the banjo has not been pointed at all in anticipation of it being demolished in October. Pointing the hex slabs and to also preventing water penetrating to the lower level would have been a waste of money. If you look closely the banjo columns they have only had basic repairs and the window frames retained in order to save money. The finishes are in the Eastern Pronemade itself. Judge again please when Phase 2 is completed in June 2013. The object in this phase is to just get the banjo open again for business for the summer.”
by realityzone
Friday, June 22 2012, 7:56PM
“I can answer your points here. The reason why some of it appears unfinished is that the whole project to repair and upgrade the prom is in three phases. The first phase, to get the paved areas open again ( after years of being fenced off and neglected under the previous admin ) has been completed. The second and third phases which include the top of the so called banjo, ( its actually a rotunda ) will take place after the summer season - if we have one - weather wise !”
by Paulgull
Friday, June 22 2012, 7:04PM
“Glad that it is open again(why was it ever closed ?].However the workmanship is very poor,cracked slaps,parts not filed in and water leaking through to the lower part of the Banjo.Hope the Council have held back part of the payment until it is sorted out properly.”
by Ch1mp
Thursday, June 21 2012, 7:06PM
“Great to see it open again”
by nicold
Thursday, June 21 2012, 11:30AM
“sorry I meant 'expansive'”
by nicold
Thursday, June 21 2012, 11:30AM
“It now gives an expensive view and it's impressive. The only criticism is that the pointing on the slabs of the upper Banjo is not up to standard...maybe it was worn away with the high powered hoses they used on it!”