The Impact
The GIA shows the growth programme activities resulted in significant impact beyond the formal contractual output targets in the form of new job creation through apprenticeships and work programme and safeguarding of existing jobs through upskilling of employees in the renewable energy sector. In addition, 90% of the 1,063 people employed in the newly constructed Siemens Gamesa Hull Blade facility were recruited within 30 miles radius of the facility. Similarly, business support strand exceeded its contracted output target with many businesses helped to become competitive in the renewable energy sector and a business support hub was set-up as legacy to continue with the support.
Green Port Impact Assessment Summary Report