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DOCKLANDS RAILWAY COME TO GREENWICH
Local opposition to demolition plans
Greenwich, 27 September 1996
The UK Deputy Prime Minister, today launched a UKP200 million (US$ 300
million) extension to the Docklands
Light Railway (DLR). There has been local opposition to the scheme and
soaring costs. The extension will extend the DLR from its present terminus on
the Isle of Dogs under the River Thames to Greenwich then onwards to Lewisham.
The projected UKP140 million (US$ 210 million) price of the three-mile extension
has increased because of rising costs in the construction industry and reported
difficulties in financing private sector backing.
Local businesses and campaigners in Greenwich are also concerned that a group
of 18th century buildings in the heart of the historic town centre will be
demolished to make way for these developments.
It is hoped to have the project completed in time for the Millennium
Celebrations.
Meanwhile there is still speculation over the funding of the Millennium
Exhibition. No public plans are available and planning permission has still not
been applied for.
For the comments of the MP for Greenwich, Nick
Raynsford see here.
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