Release date: 21 December 2015
Location
Description
Development of the western part of the port and improvement of the ferry terminal
Objectives
The project will allow the Port of Dover to develop the western docks, enhancing and diversifying their use, and to alleviate the current operational constraints of the roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry terminal at the eastern part of the port.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 138 million (GBP 100 million)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 421 million (GBP 306 million)
Environmental aspects
The project's compliance with the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive 2001/42/EC, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Birds Directive 2009/147/EC, including the status of any environmental studies, and public consultation, mitigation measures, environmental monitoring plans and biodiversity assessment requirements, will be verified during appraisal.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directive 2004/17/EC as well as Directive 92/13/EEC) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.
Status
Signed - 14/12/2016
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).