Hull city council has approved plans submitted by Siemens for a turbine blade factory and associated facilities at Alexandra Dock at the Port of Hull.
Approval was granted for a 426,250 sq ft factory at the western side of the dock for the manufacture of 75m turbine blades, in addition to offices and welfare facilities.
There will also be a 132,000 sq ft building at the south-east corner of the site for the ongoing service and maintenance of wind turbines.
Siemens, with partner Associated British Ports (ABP), is investing £310m in the Hull project – the city’s biggest ever inward investment.
Shaun Cray of Siemens Real Estate said “The grant of planning permission is a key milestone for this significant development project for Siemens and the UK.
“Being born and bred in Hull I am particularly delighted and look forward to continuing to work with ABP and the city council to deliver the scheme and to making a positive contribution to the economic regeneration of Hull.”
Montagu Evans act for Siemens in relation to planning.
