Hundreds of jobs are to be created with the multi-million redevelopment of a Scots port and marine yard into a decommissioning and renewables hub. Scottish Enterprise has approved a funding offer of £10 million towards Peel Ports’ £30m proposed project to redevelop its Hunterston Port and Resource Centre site in North Ayrshire. The backing will help Peel Ports to unlock private sector investment for the site, which has been in operation since the 1970s.
Herald 27th Nov 2018 read more »
Peel Ports is preparing a £30m redevelopment of the Hunterston yard in Scotland with an eye on sectors including offshore wind. The company has secured approval for £10m in funding from Scottish Enterprise ahead of a board decision due in January. The site will support next-generation renewables as well as oil and gas decommissioning. Hundreds of jobs could be created.
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