After missing the original March deadline, the contractor responsible for the Bali Hai Pier canopy project in Pattaya has committed to finalising construction within two months.

 

On 24th September, local reporters checked on the progress at the pier and discovered that the installation of the roof, ceiling, and lighting had accelerated. The contractor has segmented the installation into 100-metre sections, which has sped up progress significantly. They assured that barring any unforeseen challenges, the project should be finished in approximately two months.

 

 

 

 

The canopy project, funded by an 8.8 million baht allocation from the Pattaya City Council, aims to provide shelter from the sun and rain for both tourists and residents. The construction has been ongoing alongside structural repairs beneath the pier. Initial delays led to the contractor missing the March deadline and incurring fines.

 

Despite these setbacks, work continues on the canopy, which has a wave-like design fitting the coastal theme. The contractor remains optimistic about meeting the new deadline, hoping to soon offer a more comfortable experience for pier visitors, reported The Pattaya News.

 

Photo: The Pattaya News

 

-- 2024-09-24

 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

They assured that barring any unforeseen challenges, the project should be finished in approximately two months.

Only 8 months late.... not bad.

I thought I saw a recent announcement that the pier area was reopened.... foolish me, I thought that meant the work was completed!

On 9/25/2024 at 6:29 AM, hotchilli said:

Only 8 months late.... not bad.

 

8 months late is ahead of schedule around here..

They know where to spend there precious Bhat, don't worry about tourists breaking a leg walking across a pot holed road or an obstacle course of footpaths, instead put a roof over a pier so they wont get there plaster cast wet instead. 

 

I walked through Central Havana daily over two weeks back in 2016 and it was way safer than anywhere in Pattaya, they have no money to spend on infrastructure but they fill holes and gather up rubble from crumbling buildings into piles and eventually moved it, ho the footpaths where like pure gold compared to Pattaya and no obstacles....City Hall should take a trip to Havana and see how they do it on peanuts..