A new 'lease' of life for Burlington House

Reclaimed concrete from the demolition of the Burlington House complex is to form the foundation of the Dover Western Docks Revival project, creating a sustainable legacy of material processing and recycling.

The demolition of the former 1970's office block, hotel and multi-storey car park is expected to create 26,000 tonnes of reclaimed concrete crush. All of this is being processed and screened on-site by contractors, DDS Demolition. The reclaimed concrete is then transferred to the former hoverport site in the Western Docks by local firm, TW Services, in preparation for construction of a new £120m cargo terminal.

Eric Rosay, Contractor Manager, DDS Demolition, said: "We aim to recycle 97% of the materials from the demolition site. In the case of Burlington House it's great that these materials can be used to support a local construction project."

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: "Dover Western Docks Revival is a vital building block for Dover's regeneration. As one of the biggest port construction projects in Europe, sustainability has been a key element in the design of the scheme. We're delighted that the demolition of Burlington House is quite literally building the foundations for the opportunities of the future."

Cllr Paul Watkins, Leader, Dover District Council, said: "We're all glad to see the back of Burlington House but it's pleasing to see that its remnants are being put to practical use. It's also a significant sign of how these projects are coming together to create a real sense of momentum in Dover."