The lighting of Herne Bay pier was inaugurated, when Mrs Pitt, wife of the council Chairman flicked the switch in the presence of a large crowd. Over 5,000 ft of ubber armoured cable was used to light 49 lamp standards, each fitted with a 100W bulb. Additionally, the pier head and four shelters are illuminated, and the Grand Pier Pavilion is floodlit with three 1,000W projectors.