Thanet Council contractors have started work on erecting a new fence around the fire damaged Scenic Railway at Dreamland, after the owners’ fence was found inadequate.

The work was expected to take up to two weeks and is costing in the region of £40,000, said council heritage development advisor Nick Dermott. This money will be charged to Dreamland owners Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company.

The new fence forms a 420 metre long barrier completely surrounding the grade two listed ride which was badly damaged in a spectacular fire in April. It is 2.4 metres high, has spiked tops and three gates built in to allow access for vehicles when the listed ride is to be rebuilt.

For full story, see the Thanet Extra, out on Wednesday Aug 27