Dartford in Kent. The propos 200-acre Thames-side site which the
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company is alrea developing a major new rollroll-off port would be a mode purpose-built facility.
In Blue Circle's application the Treasury for a freeport, said that it has strong initial terest from potential freep, users that would make it a vial operation with major grovl prospects; it was in a uniq position with access to the M: and had strong local support the overall development, wh is seen as a vital part of the regi eration of North-West Kent a of the River Thames.
The port, to be called the Di ford International Ferry Ten nal, is planned for completior early 1985. If the go-ahead given for the freeport then could be operational within year. It could generate o' 1,000 new jobs.