Laura Sandys welcomed the Prime Minister to Thanet today as he attended the inauguration of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, with 250 global energy investors, operators and experts.
Laura said: “It was fantastic to host the Prime Minister in Thanet today. We are at the heart of the world’s offshore renewable energy sector and today’s event marks the recognition of this at the very highest level of Government. It was also lovely to be able to accompany him around Turner Contemporary with its Director, Victoria Pomery.
“To borrow some words from the Prime Minister, this wind farm really is a great win for Ramsgate. Into the future, it will prove to be a huge employment asset. We are thrilled that Ramsgate is now the port of choice for the Operations and Maintenance for London Array. With 89 jobs already secured and 6 apprentices, we are looking to establish Ramsgate as the ‘Aberdeen of Wind.’ This is a real opportunity for regeneration.
“Whilst the Prime Minister was in Thanet, I took the opportunity of introducing him to Paul Barber, Managing Director of Discovery Park. The Prime Minister has been instrumental in supporting us there and helping to secure its Enterprise Zone status. With 1300 people now employed on site, it was great to be able to introduce him to Paul as well as the heads of two of the largest companies located there – Pfizer and Mylan.
“I am very proud of what we have achieved in Thanet and it was great to be able to show this not only to the Prime Minister but also to the Secretary of State, and Minister of State from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey MP and Greg Barker MP
“Today has put Thanet on the map at the very centre of the renewables world.”