Southend's multi-million pound Pier Hill transformation is on course for a summer opening.

State of play - the new-look Pier Hill is on course to be unveiled by the summer Picture: MAXINE CLARKE

Work is continuing on the biggest revamp in 40 years which will include a state-of-the-art lift carrying people from the seafront to the High Street.

The pedestrian bridge across the road has already made way for the new lifts.

Published Friday January 16, 2004

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