At around 10:45 yesterday the new temporary entrance opened while the old entrances together with the covered walkway leading to them were blocked off.
It has been confirmed that indeed the new entrance is only temporary and will eventually be used just as a fire exit. The yet to be built entrance, which will be one of two, will extend 18 metres under the canopied roof and will open next year.
The temporary entrance and lobby area is a little rough looking to say the least with no false ceilings in the lobby and exposed red pipework and conduit on show. Also the metal skinned exterior walls are full of drill holes and the internal wall that faces the entrance only extends a few metres in height and doesn’t reach the ceiling leaving a mess on show.
Work continues on adding two extra stands to the eastern apron. The area that was dug out next to the end of the pier is now receiving concrete while the southern side next to the drop off area and future pier is now being dug out.
Work has also started on infilling pier A which straddles the eastern and northern aprons.
The first steelwork for the multistory car park arrived onsite today. Also part for the ground floor of the car park was being tarmacked today.
Work continues on the new drop off area. The work will be opened in 3 separate phases.
