PLA notifies extended diving works at Chambers Wharf
Works to deconstruct Tideway Tunnel site continue until end of August 2026, with diving operations and barge movements.
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Port authority for the tidal Thames
pla.co.uk- Headquarters
- Gravesend, United Kingdom
- Founded year
- 1909
- Company type
- Government agency
- Number of employees
- 400–500
- Industry
- Marine Port Services
Last updated
Latest news about Port of London Authority (PLA)
In short: PLA managed essential Thames infrastructure maintenance, launched new environment and habitat initiatives, and reported trade fluctuations.
Company announcements
PLA advises on traffic control for Merlin Open sailing event
The event involves up to 40 sailing vessels from Putney Hard to Battersea Pagoda with local traffic control in Chelsea Reach.
PLA announces Thames Sailing Barge Match 2026
The match will take place on 18 July 2026, with eight sailing barges racing from Gravesend to the North Oaze Buoy and back.
PLA issues arch restrictions for Tower Bridge repairs
The repairs involve abseiling to fix lighting, with overnight closures from 14 to 15 July 2026, directed by harbour service.
Media coverage
PLA applies for retrospective planning permission following works to mud track on SSSI Swanscombe Peninsula
Retrospective permission is being sought for works to resurface a mud track at a protected nature space once earmarked for a theme park. It comes...
PLA to lead probe into if Tilbury–Gravesend ferry can return
THE Port of London Authority (PLA) is set to lead a fresh investigation into whether the long running Tilbury–Gravesend ferry service can be restored. Councillors...
The Port of London Authority and its Role in the Boat Race - The CHANEL J12 Boat Race
The PLA is the UK’s biggest port. Its purpose is to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the tidal River Thames – from...
Port of Tilbury expansion plan Tilbury3 approved by Essex council - BBC News
The Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.
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