VolkerFitzpatrick to deliver two wind turbine blade manufacturing facilities in the UK

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has awarded VolkerFitzpatrick an £82 million design and build contract, to deliver two wind turbine blade manufacturing facilities and repurpose an existing factory, at its site in Hull. The works began in August and are due to complete in May 2023.

The award follows VolkerFitzpatrick’s successful delivery of the existing blade factory at the same site, in 2016. Once complete, the new facilities will enable Siemens Gamesa to produce lager blades, with greater efficiency. Phase one of the project will include pre-cast piling, drainage and foundations, and steel frame structures. The steelwork has been specially designed to allow 40m clear spans, with a working height of 18m and significant load-bearing capability, to accommodate... ... More: Official Press Release VolkerFitzpatrick

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