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The Port of Dover aims to transform the Western Docks with a new cargo terminal, waterfront development and marina.
Graham will now finalise the design and cost plans for the marine civil engineering works for this scheme.
A successful outcome should lead to an award of the principal construction contract with a view to commencing on site in early 2016, and opening the Western Docks cargo terminal in 2017.
Tim Waggott, Chief Executive of Port of Dover, said: “The team from Graham has a strong reputation for collaborative working and this will give the opportunity for Kent companies to tender for as many parts of the project as they feel able to deliver.
“We will be holding a series of joint ‘meet the buyer’ events later in the year.”
The £490m turnover Northern Ireland-based contractor has been steadily moving south from its traditionally strong mainland base in Scotland in recent years and has secured several contracts in London.
Malcolm Loader, Business Development Director for Ports at Graham, said: “We are looking forward to working in collaboration with the Port of Dover team to develop the optimum design solutions for the infrastructure elements of the Dover Western Dock.
“It is our intention to work with the local supply chain to ensure we not only provide value to the Port of Dover, but also to create a lasting legacy for the community.”
The Graham contract will focus on all the marine civil engineering design and construction costings, including the quays, pier walls and reclamation required to deliver this new piece of land within the port.
Work will commence on key enabling works on the Prince of Wales Pier, involving a reduction in its height. This means it will no longer be open to the public after the summer due to the construction works.
Proposed project packages
The new plans would see the transfer cargo operations to the Western Docks
- Hoverport Reclamation – the raising of the Hoverport Apron to create a footprint for the Cargo Terminal and Ripening shed
- Wellington Dock Link – the construction of a navigable channel to connect the outer harbour with the existing Wellington Docks, along with provision of a Bascule bridge and a control house overlooking the channel
- Strengthening of the Prince of Wales Pier – the underpinning and backfilling of the POWP to allow for the future proofing of the dredging works
- Union Street widening – the widening of Union Street and the permanent closure of the existing Wellington Dock access
- Reclamation and extension of the POWP – reduction in the height of the existing pier along with creating a curved inner Quay wall and an extension to the existing pier
- New marina Pier – the construction of a marina pier with provision of buildings and facilities
- Marina fit-out – the set up and fit out of a new Marina with facilities required for relocation of users, including moorings, access and egress
- Marina boats relocation – relocation and provision of new pontoons
- Wick Channel reclamation – the reclamation of land around the wick channel to create a footprint allow for the potential extension to the temperature controlled store
- Boat Yard relocation – Construction of a new boatyard
