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New ‘Grimsby Hub’ on Docks set to bring 60 new jobs to local people

New Grimsby Hub on Docks

New ‘Grimsby Hub’ on Docks set to bring 60 new jobs to local people

A new ‘Grimsby Hub’ facility is set to be built at Grimsby’s Royal Dock by offshore wind company RWE, potentially creating around 60 new jobs for local people in the process.

The new building will be used as the base for the company’s specialist team for major component exchanges and offshore repairs, and is expected to accommodate around 140 employees.

Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Wind Offshore, RWE Renewables, said: “The Grimsby Hub will be a significant facility for RWE, where we will establish a dynamic one-team approach for the operation of our two largest offshore wind farms.

“By clustering our operations and control room activities in one place, we can share knowledge, expertise and learning that will be beneficial to the whole RWE offshore fleet. Long term this will ensure our projects deliver efficient, cost-effective electricity, and help RWE achieve its target of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.”

Work on creating the new Grimsby Hub is set to begin next year, with first occupation expected in late 2023.

Once constructed, the new facility will include a state-of-the-art joint control room offering 24/7 monitoring of multiple sites, new shared office space, and separate warehouse facilities.

Simon Bird, ABP Humber Director, commented: “This is fantastic news and represents yet another huge vote of confidence in the Port of Grimsby which is already the leading home of offshore wind operations and maintenance in the world.

“The port has the right combination of location, infrastructure and available workforce to make it the place to be as the offshore sector continues to grow in the coming years.”

 

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