Preparation works are underway for the installation of a colourful new ‘Dover Time Tunnel’ artwork as part of key improvements to renovate the Townwall Street underpass.
The artwork complements the multi million pound development of the Dover Beacon project alongside it, that remains on target for practical completion in 2026, and for ‘topping out’ (reaching the highest point in its construction) in September 2025.
The Dover Time Tunnel has been designed in-house by DDC and gives a fascinating insight into Dover’s past. The bold and creative design includes an array of information and pictures from a whole range of partner organisations and individuals.
Contractors are starting work on fixing the base boards on which the new artwork will be attached over the next few weeks. The artwork features panels either side of the underpass, (sections of which are shown here).
The project is part of a range of works included in the underpass renovation launched in June as part of work to help better connect the high street and waterfront, and support and promote investment for the future.
The underpass works follow a range of consultation in 2023 through events and an online survey.
Cllr Kevin Mills, Leader of Dover District Council said: “We are delighted to see work starting on the Dover Time Tunnel artwork, as part of the renovation of the underpass, and complementing the landmark development of The Bench building. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved and to all our partners who have worked with us and helped provide information and images for this exciting project.”
For more information on regeneration, please see our regeneration pages, or for more details on the underpass, please see the underpass pages on the DDC website.
Posted on 08 August 2025