Future Developments
Sandwich Corridor Scheme
The construction of an East Kent Access
road is an integral part of the Sandwich Corridor scheme.
The Sandwich Corridor area lies between
Ramsgate in the north and Sandwich in the south, straddling the
boundary of Dover District and Thanet District Councils. It serves
as the main gateway between the two areas and the current road
infrastructure is unable to handle the large volumes of traffic,
particularly the movements at peak hours.
The master plan for the scheme will see the
insertion of a dual carriageway and the widening of other sections
of the highway infrastructure, on a phased basis to meet current
needs and secure future investment in the corridor.
Additional objectives of the Sandwich
Corridor Scheme include:
- projects to upgrade the local environment to support existing
businesses, improve the appearance of the area, and provide
opportunities for new investment, and
- the development of individual sites to meet the infrastructure
needs of the area. The master plan proposes new dwellings to be
constructed on the Sandwich Industrial Estate, accompanied by
industrial redevelopment and a hotel, to be implemented on a phased
basis.
A planning application for 19.5ha of
housing (303 dwellings) has been approved by the council.
Contact Economic Development:
E-mail: econdev@dover.gov.uk
Tel:
01304 872121/872424
