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Increased capacity for Dover harbour...
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DOVER HARBOUR Board (DHB) has unveiled a 30-year 'master plan' to deal with the current lack of capacity and a predicted doubling of freight through the port.
Two major initiatives are being considered: a ferry terminal for Western Docks, with four new ferry booths; and an improved system for controlling the flow of trucks through the town and port.
Proposed traffic controls include a port 'buffer zone' for marshalling and parking vehicles using the A20, with the possibility of a second zone for trucks arriving at the port via the A2.
Another idea being considered by DHB is the re-introduction of rail freight at the Western Docks, A port spokesman says there are no immediate plans to press ahead with the new terminal and ferry booths: -Progress will be determined by the rate of traffic growth that we see. Freight volumes are expected to double over the next 20 years or so."
l le admits the buffer zone could be delayed by planning issues but the port authorities hope to have it in place by 2010.
The plan is welcomed by local operators. Martin Kelly, MD of Kelly's International Transport, says:"I'here is a problem with congestion in Dover.You can be queuing up to come into the docks but once you've entered the port you can get on the next ferry without any trouble."
Mike Beer, who runs Dover-based Mike Beer Transport, says: "Truck marshalling and parking has to be the priority before Dover Harbour Board expands the terminals"