The long-term future of Tilbury Power Station has been secured with a £11.5million investment at the site by its operators Innogy.
The money is to be spent on providing a deep water jetty which will be capable of handling vessels of up to 70,000 tonnes -- nearly three times bigger than their present limit.
A deep water basin will be dredged in the Thames to ensure vessels do not ground at low tide and the new jetty will be extended forward by about ten metres.
Two continuous ship unloaders will be relocated to the new jetty and upgraded to permit dual operation.
Power station manager, Nigel Staves, said: "This is great news for Tilbury Power Station.
"We can now plan a long-term future knowing we are able to burn a broad range of fuels at the right price.
"The company's commitment to the station's future in the face of a highly-competitive power market and the need to source and deliver fuel at the lowest cost is what clinched the decision to make this investment."
Published Monday, June 23, 2003
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