The Port of Tyne has signed an option agreement with the developers of the 3200MW Dogger Bank complex to build an onshore operations and maintenance facility for the giant project in the UK North Sea.
Under the terms of the option agreement contract, SSE Renewables and Equinor will retain full rights to develop its O&M base for a set period, although initial works are expected to commence in early 2021.
Port of Tyne said it is currently approving construction bids to complete its landlords works, involving the construction of a new access road, improved drainage facilities, enabling works for electricity infrastructure and a quay upgrade.
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