SPONSORS OF EAST ANGLIA FEATURE
SUCCESS FLOURISHES
AS A RESULT OF SCIRA INVESTMENTS
SHERINGHAM SHOAL OFFSHORE WINDFARM
Successes resulting from Scira Offshore Energy’s £1bn investment in the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, which includes significant investment in Wells-next-the-sea and North Norfolk, have flourished as local companies step up the pace and outshine national competitors to land large scale contracts.
From support services and specialist equipment through to IT provision, businesses in the East of England have taken full advantage of the investment into offshore wind developments, with many , including Scira itself, recruiting to manage the sizeable projects.
As the operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm, Scira Offshore Energy has encouraged the involvement of local North Norfolk companies in both the construction and longer-term operation and maintenance of its projects. Now that the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm is complete Scira has assumed full responsibility for the development’s supply chain and therefore looks to ensure it’s at the best possible standard to support the technical integrity of the farm.
Scira’s General Manager, Einar Strømsvåg, said: “As one of the largest employers in North Norfolk, Scira has successfully helped to bring skilled employment opportunities to the East of England. During its construction stage alone, Sheringham Shoal created numerous short-term roles and local contracts, but with the wind farm now fully operational there are around 60 permanent positions, with the majority of filled positions being Norfolk residents.”
WINNING CONTRACTS
Norfolk firms such as GEV Offshore Limited, 3sun Group and Computer Service Centre are just some of the winners of the large-scale local contracts resulting from the investment, but smaller businesses are also reaping the benefits. Hotels, inns, restaurants, and bed and breakfast providers in Sheringham, Wells and other surrounding villages are welcoming a growing number of both occasional and regular visitors.
GEV OFFSHORE LIMITED Enjoying a recent contract win for the provision of a range of support services off the coast of north Norfolk, Great Yarmouth based GEV Offshore Limited will provide both rope access-led fabric maintenance services and lifting operations support to Scira.
3SUN GROUP
Also, confirming a three-year contract for operational services is the 3sun Group delivering statutory certification and inspection service for equipment on the 88 offshore wind turbines, two offshore substations and the onshore substation. The company will also contribute general engineering services including design, supporting calculations, production of engineering documentation, fabrication, painting, mechanical and electrical installation/assembly and retro-fit works.
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