We have today received the following update from Medway Council on activities at both Sun Pier and Rochester Pier.
Sun Pier has suffered considerable anti-social behaviour issues and vandalism over the last 9 months, which has resulted in changes to daily operational management of the pontoons, in the short term, to eliminate the primary issue of unauthorized mooring which has impacted on visitors and river boat tour operations at Sun Pier.
Long term plans for operational management of the pontoons is being reviewed with all options being considered pending a formal decision.
Sun Pier pontoons will remain open to the public via the river tour operators until dry docking and refurbishment of the pontoons has been completed which is expected in late November.
Rochester Pier – Whilst there are no immediate plans to restore this as an embarkation point for visiting leisure boats and tour operators, efforts are being made to explore all options to fully restore the pier and will be part of an overarching report on the future of all three council owned piers.
The upper section of Rochester Pier is expected to be re-opened to the public in late September.
Peter Norris, Fellow ABYA
Chairman
Medway and Swale Boating Association