Whitehaven West Pier closed after Storm Boelo damages power cable

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:01 · Archive

Whitehaven's West Pier has closed until further notice after Storm Boelo ripped out its power cable.

Storm Boelo has forced the closure of Whitehaven's West Pier until further notice. The storm ripped out the power cable that runs along the pier, prompting Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners to isolate the power supply and shut the structure to the public.

The commissioners warned that the recovery process will not be quick. The cable must be recovered from the water and returned to its proper position before the pier can safely reopen.

Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners urged the public to stay away and appealed to parents during the half-term holidays. They said: 'Please do not attempt to access West Pier under any circumstances. The closure is in place for your own safety. With half-term underway, we know that children and young people may be tempted to visit the pier to fish. Please speak to your children about the dangers and make sure they understand that the pier is strictly out of bounds.'

How it is being reported

• Pier closed until further notice after Storm Boelo rips out power cableWhitehaven’s West Pier is closed until further notice after Storm Boelo damaged its power cable. Harbour Commissioners warn the public to stay away for safety.Whitehaven News · 26 Oct, 13:35
• Pier closed until further notice after Storm Boelo rips out power cableWhitehaven’s West Pier is closed until further notice after Storm Boelo damaged its power cable. Harbour Commissioners warn the public to stay away for safety.Cumberland News · 26 Oct, 13:35

In this story: Whitehaven · West Pier · Storm Boelo · Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners

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