WORKING AT HEIGHTS - Wind Energy Network

SPONSORS OF TYNE & TEES FEATUREDemolitionmaking waves atNorth East portA fresh wave of demolition projectstaking place at a burgeoningNorth East port are freeing upmuch needed space for strategicexpansionPort of Sunderland bosses have given thegreen light to a number of new demolitionprojects, as it clears space that will allowit to unlock opportunities for expansion.Clearance of the Cemex UK site atJunction Wharf (formerly No 31 Berth)between Hendon and Hudson Docks inthe Port of Sunderland was completedby the Washington-based Hellens Groupas part of a scheme to flatten derelictbuildings and create new investmentopportunities.Increased potential storage anddevelopment areasDemolition of the dilapidated metal-cladshed, once used by a concrete producer,has increased potential storage anddevelopment areas, contributing to plansto bring more trade and offshore vesselsto the Wear. It is the second phase ofdemolition projects undertaken at the portover the past few months, all designedto make it a more attractive prospect forinvestors.34www.windenergynetwork.co.uk