June 9, 2020

The first indoor attraction to reopen on Clacton Pier after lockdown will be back in business next week.

Customers will be allowed into the Pier Casino to play the adult gaming machines in line with Government advice from 10am to 10pm.

The over 18 attraction, which is sited to the right of the main entrance, is among the list of non-essential retail outlets coming back on Monday June 15.

Several new safety measures will be put in place to combat Covid 19.

These include upgraded cleaning processes, partition screens, and an increased distance between each of the machines.

Sanitizer and other personal protection equipment will also be provided for both customers and staff.

Pier director Elliot Ball said that the move is a further step towards the reopening of the Pier.

“We now have Candy Corner, Fish and Chips at the Pier and Tubby Isaacs Takeaway operating; fishing from the end of the attraction will begin again on June 15 - as will the casino for adults,” he said.

“It is a good start and we are excited about being able to welcome people back onto the Pier.

“Obviously, we are just waiting for the Government to let us know when further elements of the business will be able to come online.

“We are getting lots of enquiries from customers and we are as keen as anyone to operate all areas as soon as possible. But we have to follow the official guidance for the safety of all.”

It is hoped that some other areas will be able to open in July and in time for the school summer holidays provided there is not an increase in cases of Coronavirus in the meantime.

Joywheel Gaming, which is also owned by Clacton Pier and is part of the amusement offering in Pier Avenue, will also open on June 15 with the same opening times and safety enhancements.

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