New pier for the Thames

New pier for the Thames

A new pier is being floated up the River Thames on Monday.

The £1.8 million Millbank Millennium pier, which is to open within weeks, is a steel structure complete with a pontoon and roof that flow in a continuous line.

Its contemporary design, by the team behind the London Eye, includes a lighting scheme with colours that change with the rise and fall of the tide plus 60 sparkling lights.

The pier, which is to house a river-boat shuttle service for Tate visitors travelling between Tate Britain and Tate Modern, was being floated up the river from Rochester, Essex.

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Council's £200,000 donation to arts centre

A council has donated £200,000 to a community arts and media centre currently being constructed in the crypt of a church.

Southwark Council in south London is supporting Inspire, a £1.6m project which will provide media facilities for local young people.

The centre is being constructed at St Peter's Church in Walworth.

There will be an IT suite, crèche, conference and performance space, cafe and meeting rooms.

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