The Harvester, Littlehampton - site update (14 August)
Following the fire at the Harvester last week, we can now update you on the current situation.
As we are sure you will understand, the safety of the public, our contractors and staff is our priority.
Our Building Control specialists have now assessed both the Harvester site and the Windmill Entertainment Centre. The Windmill Entertainment Centre is considered a Partially Dangerous Structure in terms of Sections 77 and 78: Building Act 1984, the centre therefore remains closed to all.
Because the Windmill Centre shares a party wall with the Harvester, further discussions with the operators of the Harvester site (Mitchell & Butler) are needed to enable the necessary structural assessments to be done prior to deciding the safest course of action, which is probable dismantling of the Harvester remains.
Whilst no damage has happened to the actual theatre auditorium, part of the gable wall of the Harvester has collapsed onto the flat roof of the theatre foyer/kiosk and the building is without the necessary welfare facilities, such as toilets.
Freedom Leisure, the operators of the Windmill, is doing everything possible to reaccommodate users of the Windmill at alternative sites.
We will share updates when we have information to share.