Hasting’s Pier is an iconic landmark, which, until recently, remained derelict for many years and withstood a major fire in 2010. Following a £14m renovation, the newly opened pier now boasts a stylish makeover, maintaining its rich history while bringing its looks and functionality into the 21st century.
A charity project, the lion’s share of money has been raised through the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), with the redevelopment boosting local jobs and visitors to the seaside town. Renovation works have included repairing the pier’s Grade II listed substructure, refurbishing its only standing pavilion, the construction of a new visitor centre and a full service restaurant in the one remaining original building. It is also licensed for weddings with function rooms for private events, receptions and meetings and includes a roof terrace café, ‘The Deck’.
All gas pipework is Geberit Mapress Stainless Steel, offering a versatile solution that is quick to install. The off-pier waste system utilises Geberit HDPE, made from polyethylene; environmentally friendly and completely recyclable, with no toxic emissions released during its processing or in case of fire, fitting in with one of the redevelopment’s key remits of being sustainable.
Why Geberit?
Pipework had to be installed underneath the structure, as well as at height, in sometimes cramped and awkward conditions, so Geberit Mapress’ ease and speed, plus the fact there is no need for hot works made it a great alternative to a three inch welded traditional gas pipe. For drainage, we chose Geberit HDPE, another Geberit product Commercial Hydronic Systems is very familiar with. In general, we use Geberit products on 90% of our projects.
All of Commercial Hydronic Systems engineers attended free training at Geberit’s dedicated centre in Warwick prior to working on this project.
"Geberit Mapress was ideally suited to the challenges of working on a pier."
Nik Bishop, Commercial Hydronic Systems.
Project Information
Building: Hastings Pier
Location: Hastings
Installer: Commercial Hydronic Systems
Project Completion: May 2016
Geberit Know-How
Geberit Mapress Stainless Steel for gas and HDPE