Council Welcomes Latest News On The Expansion Of The Port Of
Dover
Dover District Council is welcoming major news that the
Government has this week given the go ahead for Dover’s second
ferry terminal. The Port of Dover has said that approving the £400m
scheme will, when market conditions require its construction,
effectively double the capacity of Dover’s ferry port.
The approval of the Harbour Revision Order follows extensive
work between Dover Harbour Board and Dover District Council, which
led to the completion of legal agreements earlier this year. These
will require Dover Harbour Board, or any other future operator, to
bring forward early infrastructure, access arrangements, including
new junctions on the A20, and associated matters, in advance of the
construction of a second terminal at Dover.
This also comes in the same week that the Chancellor’s Autumn
Statement set out a Government commitment to building a new Lower
Thames crossing.
Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of DDC said: "The Government’s
decision on the Port of Dover is major news for the area, and we
look forward to working with Dover Harbour Board and any other
operators to see an early start to key work for the future,
including infrastructure improvements and the major development of
the Waterfront. This is a very important step for the
district and is great news as a range of projects continues to move
forward for the future of the area.
“The statement around the Lower Thames crossing, when linked to
the expansion of the Port, also helps with the case for upgrading
the M2/A2 route to Dover and East Kent. We very much look forward
to working with the County Council, the Local Enterprise
Partnership, and other partners to realise these strategic
improvements.”
Date:
01/12/2011
Contact: Andy
Steele
Telephone: 01304
872020
Fax: 01304
872300
Press Office Direct Line: 01304 872020
