Partial closure of Ha’penny Pier as essential repairs are undertaken

18 December 2025

Harwich Haven Authority will be partially closing the historic Ha’penny Pier in Harwich to members of the public from 5 January 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to take place. 

The closure follows recent repair work, carried out by the Authority, which found additional deterioration of the pier substructure. The works will include replacing damaged timber beams and deck planks. The replacement timber, Douglas Fir, Ekki and Greenheart have all been sourced from certified, sustainable sources.  

The repairs, costing approximately £115,000, will be carried out by Amicus Civil Engineering Ltd and are due for completion by the end of March 2026. Members of the public will still be able to access the Harbour Foot Ferry, Deck 1853 and the Visitor Centre.  

Work will take place during the daytime and noise disruption will be kept to a minimum. 

Further information on the partial closure can be found in the proposal plan below.  

If you have any further questions, please email our Deputy Construction & Dredging Manager, James Ennos at [email protected].