Out in the harbour, the marina curve appears to have been completed; beyond it work is now being undertaken to construct a pier. Just below the sports centre, the pile of shingle has been removed but work is still ongoing to fit ‘anodes’ to reduce corrosion of the piles. The beach will be restored to its previous profile when the work is completed, aided by the natural build-up of shingle.
Planning permission was granted by Dover District Council under application number DOV/15/01254 for the “reduction of ramps to either end of sheet pile section and construction of cargo berths and marina curve, to be attached to masonry section”. The ramps, which the planning application refers to, formed part of the Prince of Wales Pier.
Further images of the marina curve (also known as promenade pier) may be viewed on Link while the pier beyond it is referred to as a pierhead on the website.
TR3140 : Dover Western Docks The view hasnt changed much in 20 years - except for the lack of ferries or hovercrafts sadly.
I guess the Chunnel has had a big effect on Dover Western - a previous post in the last week or so mentioned ferries no longer run from Folkestone now.
Glad to see the lighthouse cafe still there in the centre - at least that's safer from passing ferries now :)