Work is underway in Dover on the re-configuration of the current marina in the Wellington Dock and its replacement with a modern facility, as part of a wider regeneration programme. Walcon has been contracted by the Port of Dover to undertake the project, which includes the demolition, disposal and recycling of the existing marina followed by building and installation of a new, 135-berth facility. Walcon will be manufacturing and installing the new walkways and piers using System 2000 pontoons, which will be fitted with GRP open mesh decking. Four new access bridges plus bridgeheads will also be built and installed.
Walcon’s Road Transportable Rig will be arriving on site in January to reconfigurate the mooring piles to suit the new layout. The new pontoons will be delivered by the end of the year and the final piles in place by the end of February. The new marina is due to be fully operational in April 2024, and will be capable of taking boats up to 16 metres in length.
Wellington Dock has a long and rich history that brings with it challenges that include the possibility of encountering unexploded ordnance on the seabed. When it is completed, it will complement the Outer Marina providing a mix of tidal and non-tidal berths. All this set against the backdrop of the iconic White Cliffs and the historic Dover Castle.