A new marine safety exclusion zone has been established in Dover harbour as the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) marine civil engineering gathers momentum, the company said in its press release.
The safety zone will provide a marked delineation between the dedicated swim and lesiure zone and the marine construction area to the east of the Prince of Wales Pier. The zone will be defined by the Prince of Wales Pier to the west and the shoreline to the north.
This is an extension to the existing 50m safety zone which was in place, adjacent to the Prince of Wales Pier, during recent height reduction works. This is essential to ensure the safety of all marine and leisure users during the construction and piling phases of the project.
The safety zones will be signposted at various locations along the seafront Esplanade. Due to the waterborne noise generated by the piling activity swimming prohibition notices will also be posted advising when it is safe to swim.
The safety zone will be in place throughout the construction period.