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Due to 'unexpected flooding' 'unspecified unforeseen delays' and 'engineering challenges' the main Kent Lorry Park for post- #Brexit Customs clearances will not be ready for operations until end of February or early March. (Local Kent source)
Multiple sources on this, by way, from local community, several engineers on site, contractors, local estate agents (handling rental of properties to the engineers and expected Customs Staff) and a Kent Messenger journo.
It's a puzzle why the Tory-leaning KM haven't run it yet.
It's a puzzle why the Tory-leaning KM haven't run it yet.
On-site engineers have said that they expect "probably next week" to be told to focus on getting *one part* of the site operational in time, about 1/3rd of the total acreage, to at least be able to claim 'It's up and running."
The dry bit, I'd guess.
The dry bit, I'd guess.
Here's the kicker - Part of the delay is attributed to late-delivery of erosion-resistant underground drainage channel cladding sections, a contract that was shifted from a Swiss supplier to a UK based one just "a few months ago".
Switzerland is actually very big in the Pre-Formed Industrial Steel market, precisely because they almost never fail to deliver on time in full.
No idea who the UK contractor is.
No idea who the UK contractor is.
I take a keen interest in this matter, by the way, as one of my own small business endeavours relies on imports / exports from / to the EU. Thankfully, not perishable goods.
