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Lord Warden Square, DOVER, CT17 9EQ

Compared with Image, the heavy lifting crane seems to be engaged in the construction of the jack up barge Topjack, which is a self-elevating platform for use in a variety of roles including marine construction and engineering projects, survey work, wind farm installation and maintenance support and dredging work http://www.topbond.co.uk/plant-for-hire/jack-up-barge.html Beyond the barge, is the upper superstructure of the cruise line Marco Polo. It was the venue for the 24th British Ports Association Conference held from 2-5 November https://www.maritimeuk.org/events/bpa-annual-conference-2016/

Compared with Image, the construction of the jack up barge Topjack has been completed and it now is moored beside the Admiralty Pier in Image The barge is a self-elevating platform for use in a variety of roles including marine construction and engineering projects, survey work, wind farm installation and maintenance support and dredging work http://www.topbond.co.uk/plant-for-hire/jack-up-barge.html

The pier is a grade II listed building. Planning permission has been granted by Dover District Council under application number DOV/11/01015 for the “renovation and repairs to include new roof coverings and glazing, steelwork, masonry and internal lighting together with protective panels to window openings”. One can gain access to the pier from this side of the building but the entrance had been sealed off. The St Jude storm inflicted damage to the pier so it was closed to the public soon afterwards.

Compared with Image, the scaffolding has been removed, while the covered walkway to its right has been restored.

Although the view is very similar to Image, it was not possible, at that time, to gain access to the pier. Now it is possible to do so via the door to the right of the red car. For those who wish to walk along the pier, there is no fee but for those who wish to fish, the fee is £7.00 per rod.

Planning permission has been granted by Dover District Council under application number DOV/11/01015 for the “renovation and repairs to include new roof coverings and glazing, steelwork, masonry and internal lighting together with protective panels to window openings”.

Compared with Image, the polythene sheeting covering this side of Cruise Terminal 1 has been removed but the scaffolding is still in place. To its left, a new roof is being erected over the former Western Docks railway station.

Compared with Image, the scaffolding has been removed from the entrance to the pier,although, at present, there is no access for pedestrians. It is possible that the “new roof” was a temporary structure erected while maintenance was being carried out to the roof below.

Linking Lord Warden Square with the Admiralty Pier. The view was taken looking towards the exit to Lord Warden Square, which is reached by two flights of stairs, whose handrails were spattered with pigeon droppings. At one time, there was access to Dover Western Docks railway station but this has now been blocked off.