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Video: Breathing new life
into the world's oldest cast iron pier. Video: Alan McGuinness

Gravesend's historic town pier reopens to the public this
weekend as the Riva bar and restaurant launches under new
management.

The oldest cast iron pier in the world has been closed since the
landmark riverside venue's previous owners went bust earlier this
year.

Now a new company has taken over the lease from Gravesham
council.

Culinary Solutions bosses are even flying the previous head chef
over from Italy in time for the restaurant's launch night.

The pier was restored when the council bought it in 2000, with
the project winning a silver medal from the Queen's Golden Jubilee
Green Apple awards.

Council leader Cllr Mike Snelling said: "It is great news that
the public will once again have access to this historic pier which
is so important to our regeneration in the heritage quarter and the
High Street.

"We are sure that in the new owners we have found a tenant
committed to high standards of excellence."