3.3 West of Duddon Sands – Belfast Harbour
Overview Belfast Harbour is the first bespoke offshore wind installation and pre-assembly harbour in the UK, and is part of the Harbour’s wider plans to create a renewable energy hub. DONG and SPR leased the Harbour for the construction of the West of Duddon Sands (WoDS) offshore windfarm– a 50/50 joint venture between the two parties. This agreement resulted in a £50Minvestment by Belfast Harbour to develop a new terminal for the assembly of offshore wind turbines and provided amajor boost for the Northern Ireland construction and aggregate sectors. The 50-acre facility was used to support the construction of the WoDS offshore windfarm. SPR and DONG have supported this excellent new facility, which will benefit the future deployment of offshore wind and other sectors such as wave and tidal, in coming tomarket.
Competition
Prior to selecting Belfast Harbour as the preferred construction harbour, SPR and DONG considered various other options and engaged with other prospective ports.
Northern Ireland-based Farrans (Construction) Ltd was awarded the contract to deliver the new terminal by the Belfast Harbour Company.
SPR supported Belfast Harbour Company at all stages during the harbour construction. Constructionworks successfully executed fromthe site.
Innovation
A deep water port with no tidal restrictions offering 24/7/365 access. The 50-acre terminal, located on the County Down side of the Port, is the largest single investment in Belfast Harbour’s 400-year history.
The 200,000m2 facility, is large enough to accommodate 30 football pitches.
Up to three vessels will be able to berth simultaneously with access available around the clock helping optimise the installation plan of offshore windfarms.
Skills
The offshore wind industry plans to install a large number of turbines within 150 miles of Belfast Harbour, thus making it well positioned geographically to facilitate the establishment of a reliable supply chain upon which to deliver this offshore wind capacity and create a sustainable local skilledworkforce.
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