Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, is proud of the ‘one team’ culture among those working to deliver Hornsea 3, which will be capable of generating 2.9 GW of renewable energy for the UK.
A spirit of collaboration permeates the £8.5 billion infrastructure project and has been critical to the success of the onshore works that have been going on for nearly three years and are of vital importance to the offshore project.
The construction of Hornsea 3’s onshore converter station in what was once an empty 49-acre field north of Swardeston in Norfolk is an example of exceptional collaboration.
The building site is a hive of activity where hundreds of contractors and subcontractors have been working side by side to build the two large buildings called Link 1 and Link 2 which form the onshore converter station.
The site has achieved 750,000 working hours with no time lost due to accidents or safety issues.
Paul Ashworth, Hornsea 3’s onshore construction manager at the onshore converter station, attributes the project’s impeccable safety record to the cooperation and strong working relationships between all the different teams working on site.
“Our safety record and rate of progress have only been possible due to the strong ‘one team’ culture that has grown across the project. Our aim is to stay focused, avoid complacency, and continue tackling issues together,” said Paul.
“The positive relationships and collaborative atmosphere here are among the best I’ve seen in my career — and it’s a privilege to be part of it.”
Hitachi Energy is the onshore converter station’s principal on-site contractor responsible for engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
“We’ve had great teamwork between Ørsted and Hitachi – two well-structured and experienced teams,” said Pinaki Mukherjee, Hitachi Energy’s senior site manager.
“This is a challenging project, particularly because of its large scale. We’re proud of the progress that’s been made without compromising safety or the quality of our work. It’s the team effort that’s made it all possible.”
Paul added: “Major infrastructure projects are never easy, but the satisfaction of seeing this one take shape is reward enough. Huge thanks go out to the amazing team working tirelessly to deliver this critical piece of the puzzle that will one day form part of the world’s largest single offshore wind farm.”
The ‘one team’ ethos will continue as the project’s focus begins to shift to the commissioning of the electrical equipment needed to bring the green power generated offshore to more than three million homes across the UK..
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