DWDR

DWDR or Dover Western Docks Revival: This page is a photographic record of the progress.

Please note this page is under construction and will be regularly updated. Thank you.

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The DWDR Marketing Suite is open every Wednesday afternoon and is situated on the seafront next to the Yacht Club. Additionally,
there is usually a DWDR stand present during the Tuesday Market in the Market Square.

This project is of tremendous significance to the port, town and people. From somewhat humbler beginnings, the project has evolved and continues to do so, to enable this unique opportunity
to become a reality.

As I write this in November 2015, many elements of the enabling works have all ready been completed. To many, the demolition of the old hoverpad terminal buildings over two years ago, was
the first visible sign that work had commenced. Since then the old fastcraft berth alongside the Prince of Wales pier has gone, surveys, both on land and in the harbour have taken place, test cores
and samples taken and analysed and now test piling is being carried out.

The phased project will transform the area in a number of ways. The first phase will be the construction of a new cargo terminal which will handle ever larger vessels and enable the port
to compete with other facilities. Upon it’s completion, it will enable the existing facility at the Eastern Docks to be decommissioned and redeveloped to cope with the ever increasing demands of
cross channel traffic.

To the doubters, it is not all about just a cargo terminal. The subsequent phases will see new piers and a new marina together with retail units which will enhance the seafront and
encourage more people to visit our port and town rather than merely pass through it as part of a longer journey.

DWDR is a one-shot deal. It is the one opportunity to construct a new port area and deliver regeneration for the community. It will create employment, safeguard existing jobs and once that
is completed, the new marina and retail outlets will transform our waterfront.  

The first elements of this project will be completed within just two years. The subsequent phases will then, once completed  put our town and port on the map and on the chart, as a
destination in it’s own right. It will create something we can all be proud of, be a part of and perhaps, most importantly, allow the future generations to build upon in their own right.

This page intends to be but a mere photographic record as the project gathers pace. Keep up here or via the Facebook page. There are exciting times ahead!

Fugro’s self propelled jack up barge “Coastal Explorer” was a familiar sight in the port as she carried out core sample drilling prior to analysis. Here she is
seen close to the beach during the summer of 2015.

Core sample drilling on land during 2015.

Core samples safely crated and awaiting despatch for analysis.

                                           
             Piling during November 2015.