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14:14 GMT, Tuesday, 30 September 2008 15:14 UK

In pictures: Designs for blaze-hit pier

Weston-super-Mare pier before and during the fire

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The Grand Pier at Weston-super-Mare looks set to be rebuilt after it was destroyed in a devastating blaze in July, which started in an area containing deep fat fryers.

Stride Treglown's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

Stride Treglown's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

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Designs showing how the landmark could be redeveloped have now gone on show in the North Somerset town.

Ray Hole's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

Ray Hole's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

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Pier owner Kerry Michael said he would now look closely into the costing of the proposals.

Grimshaw's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

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Six firms of architects have submitted ideas for how the pavilion could be rebuilt.

AWW's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

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The companies are Stride Treglown, Acanthus Ferguson Mann, Angus Meek, AWW, Grimshaw and Ray Hole.

Angus Meek's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

Angus Meek's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

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It is hoped the pier can be completely restored by the summer of 2010.

Acanthus Ferguson Mann's design for Weston-super-Mare pier

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The designs can be viewed at the Winter Gardens from 30 September until 6 October from 1000 to 1800 BST.

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