HMNB Devonport dry dock reopens after £200m revamp
Largest dry dock in Western Europe reopens after almost four years
Major boost for UK's defence industry and economy
HMNB Devonport has reopened its dry dock following a £200 million revamp, making it the largest dry dock in Western Europe.
The dock, which is used to maintain and repair Royal Navy warships, has been closed for almost four years while it underwent a major refurbishment.
The work included replacing the dock's caisson, which is the gate that seals the dock, as well as upgrading the dock's pumps and other equipment.
The reopening of the dock is a major boost for the UK's defence industry and economy.
It will allow the Royal Navy to maintain and repair its warships more efficiently, and it will also create jobs and investment in the local area.
Key features of the new dry dock:
- Length: 354 meters
- Width: 53 meters
- Depth: 17 meters
- Capacity: 100,000 tonnes
Benefits of the new dry dock:
- Allows the Royal Navy to maintain and repair its warships more efficiently
- Creates jobs and investment in the local area
- Boosts the UK's defence industry and economy
Timeline of the dry dock refurbishment:
- 2019: Work begins on the refurbishment
- 2020: The dock's caisson is replaced
- 2021: The dock's pumps and other equipment are upgraded
- 2023: The dock reopens
Reaction to the reopening of the dry dock:
"The reopening of the dry dock is a major milestone for the Royal Navy and the UK's defence industry," said Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
"It will allow us to maintain and repair our warships more efficiently, and it will also create jobs and investment in the local area."
"This is a great example of how the UK is investing in its defence capabilities and supporting the economy," Wallace added.
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