The Port of Dover is beginning to take delivery of the new Marina Pier for its giant dockland development.

The structure will consist of 360 individual precast concrete units with a combined weight of 13,350 tonnes.

This also marks the return of 550m of revitalised waterfront promenade.

It is all for the port authority's single biggest investment, the Dover Western Docks Revival.

Components for the pier are being manufactured by Macrete, a company based in Northern Ireland.

It is designed by Tony Gee & Partners, the pier will be constructed by the project's building consortium, VSBW.

Dave Herrod, DWDR programme director,said: “Dover’s new pier will offer a stylish modern structure which will form the northern part of the marina and deliver on our promise of a transformed waterfront.

“The pier represents a shared vision finally becoming reality and a big step towards a more vibrant and interesting waterfront for the whole community to enjoy.”

The overall design ensures that the marina pier is in keeping with the surrounding harbour area.

Adeniyi Aje, marine director at Tony Gee said: “The New Marina Pier is unique, serving a dual function as a new public promenade and as a breakwater to protect vessels in the new marina."

The £250 million DWDR will also provide a new cargo terminal and distribution centre and provide more space at the Eastern Docks for ferry traffic.

It will also transform the waterfront with new shops, bars, cafés and restaurants.