By
Rebecca Gibson |
The government has given its seal of approval on a £400m scheme for the Port of Dover’s second ferry terminal (Terminal 2).
The project, which will not be implemented until market conditions improve, will effectively double the port’s capacity.
“This is a great day for the port and its long term future, for our local community and for the long-term resilience of the UK economy, all of which have been at the forefront of our minds during the development of this scheme,” said Bob Goldfield, chief executive of the port.
“This decision should give confidence that good things are now starting to happen for Dover and that the team at the port is determined to play a big part in ensuring the future growth and prosperity of both port and town together.”
Director of port development, Mike Krayenbrink, who managed the master planning process added: “The scale and detail of consultation that has been undertaken at all levels over the past few years has been unprecedented. It is a clear indication of how seriously we take our responsibility to develop the port both as a national asset and as a key part of the local community.”
Terminal 2 will be the single biggest development ever to be undertaken by Dover Harbour Board and will become the second biggest ferry terminal in the UK after Dover’s existing ferry terminal in the Eastern Docks.