It is now nearly 4 years since the fire that destroyed the buildings opposite the Embassy complex and we still have a hole where a building could be. Part of the site has been re-built and, depending on your taste, the new building is an improvement on the last one. I think the question now is how much longer will we have to wait before we see some action on the remaining area?
To be honest the hoardings there certainly detract from that area of the seafront, which to be honest is a real pity as that is the busiest part of town in the height of the summer. The use of the area for travelling attractions and the "Bargain Trailer" enterprise last year only added to the problem.
Planning permission, which has been a long process as I understand it, was granted by ELDC prior to last summer season and now it could be all systems go but there is no sign of any movement.
One of the owners of the site, Mr Taj Bola, having stated on a local forum that the building work would begin in November of last year has now stated that there is a hold-up which is down to a legal matter.
I hope this legal matter can be resolved quickly as the plans for the "Sky Pier" look both exciting and inovative.
We, as a town, just need those plans to be put into operation and quickly.
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