London's new Royal Wharf Pier has been delivered to its site on the River Thames ahead of its opening later this year.

The new pier, built offsite in Holland, travelled across the North Sea and along the Thames to its new home on the shores of the landmark Royal Wharf development. The canting brow was carried on a 65m x 60m boat and the pontoon was brought in by the Mts Viscount tug.

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Developed by Ballymore & Oxley and designed by Nex-, the pier will also provide a large public space for Londoners, including a 162m2 viewing platform and 65m walkway.

When it opens in October, the pier will become London's longest pier and the latest stop on the Thames Clippers service. It will provide locals, tourists and commuters with an alternative way to get in and out of central London, as the capital looks to diversify its transport infrastructure.

Royal Wharf Pier is part of the Royal Wharf development by Ballymore and Oxley. This new neighbourhood for London will comprise 3,385 riverside properties, housing around 10,000 residents and stands within the £3.5bn Royal Docks regeneration area.

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