Blackpool Tower Scaffold

:amazed:Tower hit by 80mph winds

Scaffolding and plastic sheeting from around the tower was sent crashing to the ground by winds of up to 80mph



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Published Date:
12 November 2010
By Lisa Ettridge
BLACKPOOL Promenade has been closed after The Tower was damaged in gale force winds.
Scaffolding and plastic sheeting from around the world famous landmark was sent crashing to the ground by winds of up to 80mph.

Nobody was injured, but police and council bosses have closed roads circling The Tower - The Promenade, Victoria Street, Bank Hey Street and Heywood Street - as a precaution.

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area this morning while the damage is assessed.

Meanwhile, a sail has been ripped from Lytham windmill.

Many rural roads have been affected by fallen trees and police are again advising motorists to give themselves more time to reach work during today's rush hour.


Source : The Gazette (Blackpool)

Was in Blackpool that night, some of the strongest winds ive felt in my life!
Never saw it collapse but wasnt half shaking about!
Storm

whos put that up

i thought Spectra were doing something on the tower?!

They obviously never read my thread on winter protection.:sad:

aom said:

They obviously never read my thread on winter protection.:sad:

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yeh but at £4 for 2 from the gents toilets it works out very expensive.lol

Actually Steve, that's a good point. What type of sheeting was it and how was it attached. Was there not a question like this on another thread a day or two ago.

Was in Blackpool 3 weeks ago for the weekend, and to be honest, the job did not look very impressive at all. Very shabby with not much care and attention given to what could have been a very good advert for the company doing it. Nice try but no cigar !!!!!

its actually crest scaffold doin the tower from manchester very looky that nobody was injured there

Crest have a big scaffold and temporary roof at the front and side. It does not look a bad job. The actual tower is a company from whitehaven called marine