A new timelapse video shows the latest phase of the Madeira Terrace restoration – which the council says is one of the most ambitious engineering projects it has ever undertaken.
The clip starts after the 27 arches being repaired during the first phase have been dismantled and taken off site.
It shows the repair of the back wall, and work starting on installing the new lift.
Last week, residents at an update meeting were told the original end date for this phase may slip from next summer if the cast iron elements fail stress tests.
Extra testing is now being done, which could also have a knock-on effect on how the scheme progresses.
Click here for a more detailed report of what was said at the meeting.
Councillor Julie Cattell, lead member for major Projects at Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “We’re determined to reuse as much of the original, century-old structure as possible, but this does present challenges to our team.
“For example, even after cast iron elements have been repaired, a thorough and comprehensive level of stress testing is required to prove they can be safely reused in line with modern standards.
“This can take time, but it is in line with our heritage-focused approach to this project. We want to restore this beautiful structure, not simply replace it.
“The cast iron structure may have stood for more than 100 years, but we do need to take that extra care and time to make sure every element is suitable to retake its place in the terrace.”
The £12.1 million contract for the first phase was awarded to J T Mackley and Co in October last year, and work started on the ground the following month.
