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    Like Chris (and many others) I attended the Dover Harbour Board's Port Consultative Committee on Thursday and very interesting it was.

    A few points that were discussed there, were:
    Bob Goldfield said that the delay is bad - bad for decision-making and investment and bad for Dover - what ever the decision was to be, make it as soon as possible; when it has been made, there will be extensive consultation.

    It was re-iterated that the traffic is coming and gradually, in ever-increasing numbers, so staying still is not an option.

    Some figures for consumption:
    RHV up 6%
    Tourist traffic up 3%
    Market growth is now the same as the period between 2000 an 2008
    Cruise ships 145 for 2011

    DHB's main capital projects are:
    Traffic Management Improvements - £6.5million
    Extension to Pier E - £4.0million
    Major Berth refurbishment - £18million
    Replacement of number 6 Berth - £6.1million
    Assembly Parks D and E capacity improvements - £2.8million
    Major Paving Framework - £7.6million
    Cathodic Protection - £1.6million
    Heritage Works - £10.5million
    Waterfront Regeneration - £6million
    Electrical Generator Upgrade - 0.7million

    It was stated that Phase 1 of T2 will be 200 million

    I haven't added it all up but that's a lot of millions and a lot of investment in the Port. It's not all going to be done this year, but some will be started this year and all needs to be funded.





    Roger

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