Last objections to second Dover terminal are withdrawn
Before Dover Harbour Board (DHB) can start work on Terminal Two, it must obtain a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) from the government, and the removal of objections means the HRO is now clear for final approval by the Department for Transport.
Mike Krayenbrink, DHB’s Director of Port Development, said: “We are delighted that the final objections to our Terminal Two proposal have been removed.
“We have worked hard with all our stakeholders in addressing their issues and concerns so we can present a scheme that is well supported.
“This is a significant milestone in paving the way for a positive decision by government and is a clear demonstration of our willingness to engage with our stakeholders in creating the right conditions for a major port development in Dover that respects and reflects the desires of the community.
“Significantly, this also allows us to progress the waterfront development which is a key regeneration project for Dover.”
DHB claims the new terminal is needed to meet expected traffic growth.
It pointed out that the Dover Straits marketplace – Eurotunnel and the port of Dover – recorded 7% growth in the first quarter of 2011 – the highest quarter-on-quarter growth since Q2 2006.
It is also the fifth consecutive quarter of annual growth since the end of the recession-led decreases in traffic seen in 2008 and 2009.
“This shows the importance of the Dover Straits as an international trade route and the need to plan to accommodate future growth in the market,” said DHB.
“Terminal Two will do just that, by doubling the footprint of the Eastern Docks and providing an extra four large ferry berths.”
Source: www.IFW-net.com
