Joint applications are being made for the demolition of existing buildings at Alexandra Dock and the development of a factory, office and amenity facilites and a helicopter landing site, as well as areas for the storage, handling, assembly, and testing of wind turbine components.
Dan McGrail, Siemens project manager said: "We are very pleased that another significant milestone in the project has been achieved, and we look forward to discussing plans further with the local community during the consultation process. Both Siemens and ABP would like to thank Hull City Council and the local community for helping us reach today’s milestone and for their support."
Consultation events will take place during January, with details and venues to be announced shortly.
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Notes to Editors:
Green Port Hull proposed development timeline:
- Winter 2011: submit planning applications
- Mid 2012: consent and commercial contract to be secured
- 2012 - 2014: site construction
- 2014: open and operational
About Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 169 years ago and now employs 12,972 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £4.4 billion*. As a leading global engineering and technology services 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.
For more information, contact:
Rachel Odams
Siemens Plc
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Email: rachel.odams@siemens.com
