Amec Jobs Boost
More than 250 jobs are to be created in
Inverclyde by Amec, the engineering firm which has won a Ministry of Defence
contract to provide a new floating jetty and infrastructure provision, in
support of the new Astute class submarine for HM Naval Base Clyde, at Faslane.
The announcement was made to
coincide with a visit to the Inchgreen Dry Dock Facility by David Cairns, MP for
Inverclyde, and Under-Secretary of State at the Scottish Office and MSP for
Greenock and Inverclyde, Duncan McNeil.
Amec Project Director,
Michael Parker, said:
"The contract will last
for 2 years and we want to maximise the economic benefits for the area.
There are already over 30 people engaged in enabling works at the
Inchgreen Dry Dock and this figure will increase steadily over the coming
months.
"We have been in touch
with the local Jobcentre to discuss the use of local labour.
Much of the work will be sub-contracted and Amec know that relevant
skills exist within Inverclyde that will emphasise the desirability of
recruiting locally where possible.
"This is an important UK
government contract and we very much welcome the early visit by Mr Cairns and Mr
McNeil to the yard."
Mr McNeil added:
"It’s great to see the
dry dock working again and there are certainly some exciting opportunities for
the surrounding area.
"Under
the regeneration plans, the whole site has been designated for maritime
industrial use. I have, therefore,
been speaking to Clydeport, Scottish Enterprise and the Urban Regeneration
Company about how we can make this part of Greenock the first choice location
for top-class companies and the skilled jobs they bring."
ENDS
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