Millbank Pier Turns On A Tourist Magnet

The new £ 1.8m Millbank Millennium Pier on Londons River Thames is now operational following opening ceremonies late last month presided over by London Mayor Ken Livingstone and attended by an unusual mix of artists, politicians and marine civil engineers.

When the hovercraft carrying demountable platform is raised, the lorry is driven out. The platform is then lowered to the ground and the hovercraft floated off on its air cushion.

The new £ 1.8m Millbank Millennium Pier on Londons River Thames is now operational following opening ceremonies late last month presided over by London Mayor Ken Livingstone and attended by an unusual mix of artists, politicians and marine civil engineers.