Port of Dover appoint contractor on £120M Western Docks project

Port of Dover have agreed a deal with contractor, Graham, that could see work on the £120M Western Docks revival project commence in early 2016.

Graham, working alongside the port team as part of a re-construction agreement, will finalise marine civil engineering design and budget planning on the new project, including the pier walls, quays and the reclamation work on land within the port.

This announcement means that 600 new jobs will be created when the proposed Western Docks cargo terminal opens in 2017.

As part of its transport management plan, the port plans to fully utilise sea transport to bring materials to the Dover Western Docks revival site, which will see up to 200 construction workers on the site during its peak.

There will also be a review on junction improvements on the A20, as approved by Highways England, with the intention of providing the best solution for the port and town.

Port Chief Executive Tim Waggot believes that the huge level of investment will see Dover become a destination in its own right: “Dover Western Docks Revival is a key part of our vision to create the best port in the world for the benefit of our customers, the local community and the UK economy.

“Following today’s announcement, everybody in the town will be able to see that we are delivering on our promise to create 600 new quality jobs, and safeguard 140 existing port jobs, for Dover.

“I’m delighted to say that we have already signed a number of non-disclosure agreements with potential users of the cargo terminal and development partners.

“The team from Graham has a strong reputation for collaborative working and this will give the opportunity for Kent companies to tender for as many parts of the project as they feel able to deliver. We will be holding a series of joint ‘meet the buyer’ events later in the year.

“Dover is currently seeing an unprecedented level of investment and it is great to see that there is now a shared vision to take the district forward for the benefit of its residents, businesses and visitors.

“The Port is committed to playing its part in making Dover a place to shout about and celebrate.”

The post Port of Dover appoint contractor on £120M Western Docks project appeared first on UK Construction Online.