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700 Construction Jobs created from London Gateway Project

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The London Gateway shipping port is expected to open in 2013, creating some 700 construction jobs.

Dubai based DP World is the world’s third largest port operator is expecting to invest $1bn (£647million) into the London Gateway project over the next three years. They are hoping to create the “most environmentally friendly major new port and what is set to become Europe’s largest logistic park."

When the port is up and running it will create an estimated 36,000 jobs as well as an extra 1000 new jobs in the UK in the coming months, including 700 construction jobs.
Laing O’Rourke and Dredging International have formed a joint venture winning a £400 million contract for the first phase of the project.

Vince Cable, Business Secretary was on site earlier this month and said, “The opening of London Gateway in just two years’ time will transform the UK’s maritime port infrastructure and play and important role in helping Britain’s economy grow in the coming years."
“The importance of this project cannot be overestimated. The announcement of these 1,000 new jobs today is a welcome boost to the UK.”

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World said, “Our investment in London Gateway reflects our long term commitment to the UK and to our customers trading in this market.”

Posted: 18 October 2011 10:32:00 by Jyoti Kareer | 0 comment(s)
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