Devonport dry dock reopens after overhaul

THE biggest dry dock in Devonport, known as 9 Dock, has reopened following a major refurbishment project worth £200m completed under a contract with Babcock International Group.

- KATIE TIMMS

At an opening ceremony, Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle MP said 9 Dock and Devonport are pivotal to the government’s triple-lock nuclear guarantee to deliver our next generation, Continuous-At-Sea Nuclear Deterrent.

She said: “ The Vanguard fleet is at the heart of deterring our adversaries and keeping the UK safe. This government is committed to a ‘triple-lock’ on our nuclear and to bolstering national security through crucial refurbishments such as this one. I am honoured to open 9 Dock today, and to have the opportunity to speak with personnel and staff on their vital contribution to our nation’s security.”