Work is now underway on a major upgrade of the Port of Mostyn, backed by investment through the North Wales Growth Deal. The improvements will strengthen the port’s ability to deliver larger projects, including offshore wind and other energy developments in the Celtic Sea.
Ambition North Wales previously approved an allocation of £4 million from its North Wales Growth Deal as part of the £14.7 million investment package, with the remaining capital provided by the port. The improvements are designed to ensure the port can handle the next generation of larger offshore wind components and accommodate businesses operating across the renewable energy supply chain.
Cllr Mark Pritchard, Chair, Ambition North Wales, said:
“This decision marks a positive step for the regional economy. Strengthening the Port of Mostyn’s capabilities will help create quality employment opportunities, support a growing clean energy sector and ensure North Wales continues to play a central role in Wales’s transition to a low carbon future.”
The project is expected to support a total of 300 FTE net additional jobs, 213 direct and 87 indirect. The project will refurbish 172,000sq.ft. of industrial buildings by 2030 and bring 45 acres of employment land back into productive use by 2032.
Jim O’Toole, Managing Director, The Port of Mostyn, added:
“This investment supports our strategy to futureproof the port and expand our role in the renewables sector. The improved facilities will increase our capacity to meet the needs of growing low carbon industries, while strengthening our contribution to the North Wales economy through new jobs and opportunities across the regional supply chain.”
Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, said:
“This investment in the Port of Mostyn will help strengthen North Wales’s position in the renewable energy sector, creating valuable opportunities for businesses and employment.
“Through our support for the North Wales Growth Deal, we are investing in the infrastructure needed to attract further investment and deliver long-term, sustainable growth for the region.”
Wales Office Minister Anna McMorrin said:
“This is an important step in the UK Government’s ambition to make sure North Wales is at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy revolution, growing the economy, creating new jobs and helping to bring down household energy bills.
“The Port of Mostyn is a vital link in the supply chain for new offshore wind sites such as Awel y Môr, which recently won a UK Government contract and will see up to 50 turbines built around 10km off the North Wales coast.”
Substantial site clearance works have been completed to the Marsh Row site, and the next stage will comprise of reconnecting mains services and refurbishing key buildings for future business occupiers.