Construction of Permanent 4,000-Space Lorry Area in Kent
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT · Awarded contract
AwardedConstruction of Permanent 4,000-Space Lorry Area in Kent
Awarded 25 May 2016
Awarded25 May 2016
Value£130,000,000.00
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
RegionSouth East
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 9y ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 25 May 2016Expired 31 Oct 2017
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The Department for Transport awarded a contract to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd for buildability advice and construction of a new permanent, up to 4,000-space lorry area in Kent, working collaboratively with the Lot 1 designer to develop a detailed design and construct the facility to increase resilience by taking pressure off roads during Operation Stack.
The contract value is AUD 130,000,000.
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