Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL), in partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP) and OGN Group, has confirmed the Port of Lowestoft as the base for the construction of the project.
The deal will see a multi-million pound investment into the local economy through lease and port payments and getting the base ready to become the project’s offshore construction base.
Over the two-year construction period, around 40 people will employed at the construction base.
The Port of Lowestoft was previously an oil operations base situated within the ABP facility in Lowestoft.
The announcement was made during Offshore Wind Week (16th – 20th October) and was confirmed by Peter Aldous, MP for Waveney at an event hosted by OrbisEnergy to promote the week. He said: “This is very welcome news and confirms Lowestoft’s position as a centre for the offshore wind industry. The project will bring new jobs to the area, further opportunities for existing businesses and can act as a catalyst for further growth in the sector.”
ABP Director, Andrew Harston, commented: “ABP’s Port of Lowestoft already supports around 1,200 jobs and contributes around £80 million to the economy. This positive development by RWE Innogy which utilises the extensive OGN facility to provide a ‘ready to go’ support base for Galloper underpins the port’s role as a key driver of both the local and regional economy, with the potential to make a significant contribution to the prosperity of the town and its hinterland.”
Around 700 jobs will be created during the construction of the wind farm, with 90 jobs created once the project is operational.
Once operational, the wind farm will be capable of generating up to 336MW – enough energy to power 336,000 homes.
Further GWFL project announcements, including the final decision on the Operations & Maintenance base, will be made in the coming months.
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