The Grade I listed attraction will remain open throughout the essential work to protect
Blackpool Council is set to invest millions of pounds over the next few years in an ongoing renewal programme of the steel and paint work at Blackpool Tower.
A council report says maintenance has taken place since the council bought the Tower in 2010 including replacing the lift shaft and renewing steelwork. But it warns: “However, due to the age of the structure and minimal maintenance historically, in addition to the geographical location of the Tower and the associated exposure to adverse weather, works continue to be required.”
Currently Ove Arup, the council’s structural engineer, carries out two structural surveys each year, backed up by desk top analysis. Scaffolding and wraps around the steelwork will be needed, and will move up the 518ft high structure as required, with work affecting the main tourist areas including the Tower Eye being doing out of season.
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