Keeping on track for another multi million pound Regeneration Boost.
- 2 April 2009 07:1718787DDC Release
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Dover District is keeping on track for another multi million pound boost for the future - following major news that the Government has invited a detailed bid for schemes totalling more than £5m for a range of transport improvements for the area.
Government has announced £170m funding for 29 transport projects that will support the development of new housing. Another 26 schemes are being invited to submit full business cases for consideration for a further £30m from the Community Infrastructure Fund.
Schemes in the second round, invited to submit full business cases, include a £3.3m bid for improvements to Dover Priory, a £1.6m bid for junction improvements in Dover, and £1/2m bid for further investment in public transport in the district.
The funding is to deliver a range of new vital transport projects, as part of the Growth Areas and Growth Points programme. Growth Points are a Government initiative to provide support to communities who wish to pursue large scale and sustainable growth.
This latest news follows extensive work by a range of partners, including Dover District Council and Kent County Council. This comes as range of pivotal regeneration projects continue to move forward for the future, and as Dover prepares for the arrival of the High Speed Rail Link later this year.
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett said: "We know that good transport links are vital to successful communities and these projects will unlock the potential for new housing where it is needed."
Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader of Dover District Council said: "This is important news and we are working hard with Kent County Council and partners to bring a detailed business case together. Growth Point status is helping to provide the working finance to deliver regeneration and this is further positive news as a range of developments are brought together to reshape the future of the area."
- ends -email: dover7@msn.com - 2 April 2009 10:1818796I would just like to see any of these (ad)ventures start to take shape.For all the investment all I have noticed is the bushes being cut down near the Dover Priory Rail Stn and new automatic doors leading to the ticket office.Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 2 April 2009 15:1218803Of course the above is only good news if you are a fan of all the increased housing which will change the face of Dover forever. I realise we have to embrace change, for example I am welcoming the DTIZ with an unparalled and unbridled enthusiasm, but I cant feel the same about an influx of mass housing. This entire funding is in " support of the development of new housing!"
email: dover7@msn.com - Brian Dixon
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2 April 2009 15:3018805it would be nice to get the new town center and the high street up and running first to support the new housing thats planned. - 2 April 2009 18:5818814And they also say Vic Matcham is the Dreamer.
Vic M - 2 April 2009 19:0018815No Vic it was Freddie and the Dreamers not Vic,
.If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble! - Brian Dixon
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2 April 2009 19:0418816its about time this started gushing and trikling. - 2 April 2009 19:3218819new shops will not open here until the houses are built and people living in them.
the transport infrastructure has to be right before developers build the houses.
a lot of potential investors are looking at the dtiz project, and will make a decision only when they see it actually go ahead.
the transport issue is where we are strongest, the new high speed trains come into play in 9 months time, we know that the trains exist.
the local and further afield bus services have been steadily improving over the past 2 years.
the ferry services now cover 4 french ports, which is important to people planning trips to the continent, calais is not always the best option to everyone.
there would be no money coming from central government without us embracing the new housing. - Brian Dixon
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2 April 2009 19:5518821howard,we need the new shops open while the houses etc to encourage people to buy the houses.then the rest will fall into place. - Ross Miller
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2 April 2009 20:0018823It is great seeing all these announcements of new funds for Dover - however it only becomes an investment when it is turned into something real on the ground - until then it is all just so much hot air and PR puff.
So come on DDC & partners - use it or lose it - most of these funding offers are time limited."Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi - 2 April 2009 20:0318825brian it doesn't work like that, who will open a new shop when there are no customers around?
- 2 April 2009 20:0418826Don't forget the cablecar !!
[URL][/URL]Been nice knowing you :) - Brian Dixon
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2 April 2009 20:0518827howard,who would move to a town with no shops. - 3 April 2009 12:1718857The houses will be at Whitfield anyway, as far as I'm aware (please correct me if I'm wrong), so the superstores up there will receive a further boost.
As for down in the chalk river valley of our birth, well, it remains a case of wait and see. But let's all stay positive, anyway.
