Invergordon wind contract to create new jobs
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A £10 million wind farm contract is set to spark a jobs boost for Invergordon.
The Port of Cromarty Firth (PoCF) has secured an 18-month contract with Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd, which will see the Invergordon facility used as an intermediate port for the construction of the 950MW offshore wind farm.
The PoCF will provide storage of wind turbine components, including towers, blades and nacelles, as well as pre-assembly and site office facilities.
It has not yet known how many jobs the deal could generate, but a series of local events aimed at potential supply chain contractors is likely to begin in the new year.
Moray East project director Oscar Diaz, project director said: “As a trust port, the Port of Cromarty Firth has been able to deliver much more than competitive prices; it is well established with strong local relationships.
“We look forward to working together to provide an excellent opportunity for the local economy to take advantage of the markets created by the project.”
Constructed 22km off the Caithness coast, Moray East will occupy a 295km sq area and could meet the annual household electricity needs of up to one million homes.
Bob Buskie, chief executive of PoCF added: “This is a major success for Scotland and the Highlands in particular.
“We have demonstrated once again that we can successfully compete with international competition and attract these major infrastructure projects to our area.
“The port’s team worked for over two years to secure this contract for the benefit of the local area. It will attract jobs and investment for the coming years; offering countless opportunities to local people and businesses.”
