For immediate use: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Attn: NEWSDESKS
ECONOMY / ENERGY CORRESPONDENTS
Local MSPs Tricia Marwick (Central Fife) and Alasdair Allan (Western Isles) have welcomed the announcement that Burntisland Fabrications has won the contract to build foundation structures for an off shore wind farm in Wales securing 390 jobs across the two sites.
Ms Marwick, who represents BiFab plant at Methil said:
“This is fantastic news for BiFab and for the people of Levenmouth. Fife is fast developing a worldwide reputation in the renewable industry for our manufacturing abilities.
“This £12 million contract will secure employment for 350 staff and is a huge boost for the local area. Methil has the off-shore energy expertise and has now become a centre for the renewable energy sector in Scotland.
“The Scottish Government has provided significant support to Bi-Fab and Fife Energy Park over the last few years and I am delighted that this investment is now paying off.”
“With more investment in renewables on the way Fife is perfectly placed to reap the benefits of Scotland’s renewables revolution.”
Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan welcomed the news which secures 40 jobs at Arnish on the Isle of Lewis.
“This is further positive news for Arnish and safeguards 40 jobs.
I continue to be impressed by the ability of Arnish to develop in new directions and to make a major contribution to the economy of the island. T
“The development of a pile manufacturing plant at Arnish stands the facility in good stead for the future.”
“This is great news for the islands and shows the benefits the green economy can bring to all parts of Scotland.
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- Bonnyrigg, Loanhead and District Branch is responsible for SNP activity in the Midlothian Council Bonnyrigg and Midlothian West Council wards. The branch have two sitting Councillors, Cllr Bob Constable (Bonnyrigg) and Cllr Owen Thompson (Midlothian West)
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