Dover Western Dock Revival - progress

9 November 2017

Captivating video shows construction work on the Dover Western Docks Revival, where Ramboll is designing the marine structures. Published by Ports of Dover.

Artist impression -Dover Western Docks Revival. Image: Port of Dover

Contact

Nick Clarke

Division Director - Marine

T: +44 23 8081 7500

Graeme Walker

Associate, Marine

T: +44 7870 806 643

Further information

Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR)

The £230m marine structures and bridge contract is the single biggest investment ever undertaken by the Port and Ramboll has been appointed as designer for the marine civil engineering stage.

A joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster (VSBW) is responsible for delivering the marine structures and bridge contract for the Port of Dover’s flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development.

With a contract value of £115m, the construction works shown in the video include the two new berths including quay walls and land reclamation, a new marina pier, the marina curve, navigation channel and new lock gates, Bascule Bridge and capital dredging work.

DWDR is a one-off opportunity for the regeneration of Dover, bringing new investment into the area. With UK Government planning approval and supported by a mix of private finance and European Union grant funding. It is the single biggest investment ever undertaken by the Port of Dover with c.£230m committed for its delivery, and is due for completion by the end of 2018

Further project details