Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK is designing and constructing a heliport at Barrow-in-Furness in England to support helicopters travelling to and from the 659MW Walney 3 offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Project owner Orsted has awarded the £1.8m contract for the base, the first phase of which has already been completed.
The work included earth works, attenuation drainage systems, concrete landing strip and aviation lighting.
The team is also installing modular welfare units for staff working on the site, which is situated on a former candle factory.
Jones Bros is also installing the pipes used to fuel the aircraft from a 15,000 litre storage tank.
Jones Bros contracts director Garod Evans said: “We’re pleased to continue our relationship with Orsted through this exciting project.
“The base will be vital for the Walney Extenstion offshore wind farm to transfer personnel to and from the site.”


