The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Financial / Insurance/ Estate 68 - Real estate activities 68 - Real estate activities with own property and development of building projects 68.1 - 68 - Real estate activities with own property and development of building projects
3,000 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
A multi-million pound development in Dover has been approved by the deputy prime minister. John Prescott has agreed plans for a £100 million expansion of the White Cliffs Business Park by Amec Developments. Phase Two of the business park will create work for 1,800 people, paving the way for Phase Three and 1,200 jobs. Dover and Deal MP Gwyn Prosser said: 'This is great news for Dover. "I have been pleased to support the council in promoting this crucial development and to lobby the deputy prime minister's office for approval of the plans.'
Sources
8 February 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Amec Developments, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 62909, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62909.
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