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A major multi million pound development, which will bring 1,800 jobs, has been launched this week as work begins on a massive £100m investment at the White Cliffs Business Park.

AMEC Developments has begun work on the 50 acre site in Whitfield near Dover.

B&Q has confirmed it is building a massive 67,000 sq ft store on the Business Park this summer.

Tim Ingleton, Corporate Project Manager at Dover District Council, said: 'This is major news for the district and is something we have worked hard with our partners to achieve. This will help create opportunities for employment for new and existing business and complement the range of other initiatives that are now starting to emerge and show that Dover really means business.'

Stephen Turner, Regional Director for AMEC Developments said: 'We are delighted to be taking this project forward and will be working with Dover District Council to ensure the potential of this important site is maximized.'

This is the second phase of the three part development of the Business Park which has followed extensive work with Dover District Council, Kent County Council and a range of partners in the community, including English Partnerships and South East England Development Agency.