Frimley, UK, 2014-Sep-03
Siemens wind turbine blades, nacelles and towers
Please note this release has been superseded by a new release: Siemens announces Green Port Hull improvements on 14.11.2014.
Hull City Council’s Planning Committee today gave its consent to the proposed
works at Alexandra Dock, Green Port Hull, following the submission of detailed
plans by Associated British Ports (ABP) and Siemens plc in June this year.
In March Siemens and ABP announced a combined investment of £310m to
develop pioneering new wind turbine production and installation facilities in
Yorkshire. The project comprises new project construction, assembly and service
facilities at Green Port Hull and a new rotor blade manufacturing facility in nearby
Paull, in the East Riding. The two sites will create 1,000 new jobs and several
hundred roles during construction.
In June detailed planning applications were submitted for works at Alexandra Dock
to enable development of the nacelle pre-assembly, project construction and
logistics and distribution facilities and offices. Today’s approval will enable
construction to commence later in the year at Alexandra Dock. Planning
applications for works at the adjacent Paull blade site are targeted to be submitted
later in 2014.
Welcoming the news, Finbarr Dowling, Siemens project director for Hull said:
"We are delighted that the plans for Alexandra Dock have been approved today by
Hull City Council. These works represent an important step in the overall
programme which will be progressed in coming months and years.”
“Many people have worked exceptionally hard to get the project to this stage and we
are grateful for this commitment and the support of the people of Hull. We will
continue to work closely together with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that
we continue to make good progress in the delivery timeline.”
“This is a key project for the region, for the UK wind industry and for the UK in
helping to deliver the future low carbon economy.”
ABP Director Humber, John Fitzgerald said:
“Following that momentous day in March, this decision marks another important
project milestone our Green Port Hull development and we welcome it. We’re
working closely with all parties to finalise a project that has the potential to deliver
something truly fantastic for this city and the Humber region.”
Councillor Steven Brady from Hull City Council said:
“Today’s decision marks a crucial step forward in our plans for establishing Hull as
the UK’s Energy Estuary. We are delighted with the plans presented by Siemens
and ABP for the proposed wind turbine assembly and service facility at Alexandra
Dock and we look forward to working with our partners on this key project. This will
not only make a huge difference to the city’s economy, but also help transform
green energy and ensure that Hull is the market leader for the UK’s offshore wind
industry.”
“We are working closely with Siemens to ensure that the benefits from this landmark
investment are maximised in terms of increased business activity and high quality
employment. Coming fully on stream during the City of Culture celebrations, 2017
will be a truly transformational year for Hull.”
“Through the £26m Green Port Growth Programme, Hull City and East Riding
Councils’ are working alongside partner organisations to deliver funding and training
programmes to ensure that local people are equipped with the necessary skills to
take advantage of the 1000 new jobs at Green Port Hull. We are also providing a
programme of business support activity to enable indigenous business to grow and
take advantage of the supply chain opportunities within the renewable sector.”
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Siemens plc
Rachel Odams, tel: 07808 824209
E-mail: rachel.odams@siemens.com
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Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 170 years ago and now employs 13,760
people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion*. As the world’s largest engineering
company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges
across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare.
Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey.
The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit
www.siemens.co.uk
* Data includes intercompany revenue. Data may not be comparable with revenue reported
in annual or interim reports.
To find out more about Green Port Hull please visit www.greenporthull.com
