VolkerFitzpatrick has won a £21 million contract to deliver the next phase of works for the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) scheme at the Port of Dover.

The 12-month paving, utilities and infrastructure contract involves delivering a mix of heavy duty port paving, interconnecting roads, power and lighting, landscaping, street furniture, reefer gantries, fencing and access gates and border control facilities to approximately 10 hectares of the Western Docks.

VolkerFitzpatrick will work alongside VSBW, a joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster, over the next 12 months as the JV completes the new marine infrastructure and reclamation for the first stage of DWDR.

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In addition, the company's specialist paving division will carry out the paving works by utilising its own paving and concrete batching plant onsite.

Dave Herrod, DWDR Programme Director, Port of Dover, said: "The appointment of VolkerFitzpatrick is another significant milestone as the Port works hard to deliver the first stage of Dover's Western Docks Revival in 2019.

"The revival of the Western Docks supports the development agenda for Dover, being identified as the key catalyst for the wider regeneration of the area."

Chris Evans, Managing Director of VolkerFitzpatrick's civils division, added: "Supporting the overall development of Dover Western Docks is a very exciting and prestigious contract to have been awarded, particularly in terms of the growth expected for the port in the coming years.

"We will work collaboratively with VolkerStevin which will allow us a greater understanding of the project from the outset."

(LM)