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£4.4bn Investment Fuels Devonport Dockyard Expansion
14 Jun
Summary
- Devonport Dockyard receives £4.4bn investment over ten years.
- New dry docks will support Astute class submarine maintenance.
- Over 2,000 construction jobs created for the expansion project.
Devonport Dockyard is undergoing a substantial expansion fueled by a £4.4 billion government investment over the next decade. This significant funding will upgrade the naval base and Babcock's Devonport Royal Dockyard, securing operations until 2070.
The expansion includes the development of new, state-of-the-art dry dock facilities. These advanced facilities are specifically designed to support the maintenance of the Royal Navy's advanced Astute class submarines.
This ambitious infrastructure project is expected to create considerable employment opportunities. Approximately 2,000 construction workers will be hired to manage the infrastructure and expansion efforts. Furthermore, an estimated 5,500 jobs will be created to ensure the ongoing operations at the site over the ten-year period.
