Opportunity Cromarty Firth invite public to online project update
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Opportunity Cromarty Firth is hosting an online project update event on Tuesday, December 8 between 6pm and 7pm, that is open to all.
The project is a collaborative initiative, exploring the opportunity for the Cromarty Firth and wider Highlands to capitalise on the future pipeline of developments linked to offshore renewables, creating well-paid, sustainable jobs and significant supply chain opportunities.
The aims of the project are to stimulate economic activity and employment, attract inward investment in innovative renewable energy technologies of the future and equip local people and businesses with skills in these sectors to bring transformational regeneration to the Highlands.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to be updated on the project and learn about the progress which has already been made. Presentations will be provided by steering group partners to outline the primary workstreams, plans and ambitions of the project.
There will also be a live question and answer session and participants will be encouraged to share their own ideas and views on the project.
Opportunity Cromarty Firth is keen to hear the views of residents, businesses and stakeholders and would urge anyone interested to sign-up via the Eventbrite registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opportunity-cromarty-firth-project-update-tickets-130542804041
The sign-up process is quick and easy, and once you have registered, access and dial-in details will be sent out ahead of the event.
Opportunity Cromarty Firth is backed by the Port of Cromarty Firth along with 11 other organisations, including Global Energy Group, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), The Highland Council, HITRANS, Inverness Harbour Trust, Skills Development Scotland, Highland Resources and Semco Maritime.
Opportunity Cromarty Firth believes that the creation of a Free Trade Zone in the region would optimise the benefits to people and businesses not only in the Highlands but across Scotland; creating well-paid, sustainable jobs and significant supply chain opportunities. Plans are in place to create around 10 freeports across the UK which will have unique operational, regulatory and customs rules. Their objectives are to boost international trade, innovation and regeneration.
The Cromarty Firth is also ideally placed to benefit from the expected rapid expansion in renewable projects off the nation’s shores, including offshore wind and floating offshore wind. This expansion is predicted to be valued as much as £26 billion over the next 50 years.
