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  The Grand Pier Story

The Grand Pier Story

Episode 1 - A Trip Through Time

The Grand Pier opened on the 11th June 1904.

The first pavilion housed a 2,000-seat theatre and the second a vast entertainment complex.

Both were destroyed by fire. This is the story of over 100 years of history up to 2008.

Episode 2 - Phoenix from the Flames

After a devastating fire destroyed the pavilion in 2008, owners Kerry and Michelle Michael immediately decided to rebuild and embarked on an amazing journey that took over two years to complete.

Episode 3 - A New Dawn

In 2010, with the new pavilion nearly complete, everyone was working toward the re-opening.

The pavilion had to be fitted out and 300 new staff employed. Would it open on time and, more importantly, would it be a success?