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21/06/2016

Plans Revealed For Wind Farm O&M Facility In Merseyside

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Dong Energy has revealed plans to build a new wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in Merseyside.

The 1,800 sq m development is being built in Kings Wharf, Seacombe and is due to be completed in mid-2017.

Consisting of a new office and warehouse building, the site will serve the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm and the new Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm, which is currently being built.

Around 75 jobs will be created during the projects construction, with 45 posts being created once the site is operational.

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Enabling works are currently underway and the main contractor is expected to begin construction later this year.

Brent Cheshire, DONG Energy's UK Country Chairman, said: "I am delighted to announce that we are building this fantastic new facility in Merseyside to serve our offshore wind farms in the area. DONG Energy is committed to investing in the UK and we are very proud to be playing an important role in the redevelopment of this part of Kings Wharf.

"The site offers excellent offshore access and flexibility, which is exactly what we need to efficiently operate and maintain our wind farms."

Wirral Council Leader Phil Davies added: "This is another step towards establishing Wirral and the wider city region as a leading player in the renewable energy sector, and we look forward to further close partnership work with DONG Energy."

(LM)

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