PLA News Releases
2018
![Tilbury expansion supports Thames vision growth targets](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/tilbury2mockup.jpg)
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has welcomed news that Forth Ports is seeking expressions of interest from contractors in landside and marine works, worth some £80 million, for its proposed port expansion project, Tilbury2. The Planning Inspectorate is considering Forth Ports’ application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the scheme, a 152 acre site which was part of the former Tilbury Power Station that will include a new deep water jetty in the river Thames. The site will be developed with a roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) freight ferry terminal, set to be operated by P&O Ferries and a construction materials and aggregates processing terminal
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A charity Rowathon staged by the Port of London Authority (PLA) and involving dozens of staff from companies working on the Thames, has raised more than £2,000 for Sport Relief.
Read more![Sport Relief challenge rowers cover double the distance of the Tidal Thames](https://server1.pla.co.uk/assets/rowathon1.jpg)
A canny idea thought up by a Port of London Authority (PLA) boat crew is helping rowing coaches and their students stay safe on the Thames.
Read more![Port of London boat crew launch safety initiative for Tideway rowing coaches](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/skills2.jpg)
The Thames Skills Academy (TSA) has announced the appointment of Dr Katherine Riggs as chief executive officer.
Read more![Thames Skills Academy CEO appointed](https://www.pla.co.uk/assets/kr.jpg)
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