Picturing the future as Dover Western Docks Revival scheme moves ahead

Burlington House is coming down and from its remains will be created the foundations for the Port's Dover Western Docks Revival scheme. The Prince of Wales Pier has been given the green light to temporarily close for redevelopment by Dover District Council (DDC) so that DWDR can move ahead.

The St James Development and DWDR are increasing the level of interest in Dover as together with our district council partners we look to fundamentally change perceptions for the better.

The Port of Dover has worked positively alongside DDC as part of the InvestinDover initiative and is keen to continue playing its part in promoting and delivering some of the key opportunities that are being created.

The Port has said it is firmly committed to working together on the issue of connectivity and is already engaged in discussions regarding connectivity between the waterfront and the town centre. It is supporting DDC's Dover Transportation Study as they look to deliver the approved A20 junction improvements in support of Dover's collective regeneration projects and to ensure they deliver maximum benefit to the local economy. They are also continuing to work with partners to advocate the wider strategic needs for transport improvements to Dover.

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover said: "I am delighted to announce that we will commit £50,000 in funding towards the joint research of a future planning and regeneration environment that we can all support for the ultimate benefit of Dovorians and port users.

"These are truly exciting as well as pivotal times and I trust that we can continue working together in the spirit of mutual trust and cooperation as we herald in a new era for Dover and continue to deliver our shared vision. I can picture the future and I can't wait for it to be here. We start now."

Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader, Dover District Council, said: "With the Port of Dover moving ahead with the Dover Western Docks Revival project, another major catalyst for Dover's regeneration is being delivered.

"We are working positively together with our Port partners, including on ways to improve access to Dover's key regeneration sites. Such wide-ranging commitment to Dover is a reflection of the massive momentum there now is to take Dover forward."