Vineyard Wind has signed a lease at Barnum Landing in Connecticut to use the property as a construction and staging location for its 804MW Park City offshore wind project.
The developer is also opening its Connecticut headquarters in downtown Bridgeport.
“We are excited to announce the signing of leases for both our Connecticut headquarters and the construction and staging site for our Park City Wind project,” said Vineyard Wind deputy CEO Sy Oytan.
“The offshore wind industry can help transform Bridgeport’s waterfront into a hub for a new and growing industry. By taking important steps like this today, we can lay a larger foundation for the jobs of tomorrow.”
Barnum Landing, a parcel located at 525 Seaview Avenue, will be used during the construction phase of the Park City Wind project, which will include storage and assembly of the transition pieces, the portion of the turbine that anchors the body of the machines to the steel foundation.
Once construction is completed, Vineyard Wind intends to use part of the port site for an operations and maintenance hub that will support local jobs for the 20-plus year lifespan of the project.
The Park City Wind office will be located at 350 Fairfield Avenue and will be home to more than a dozen employees focused on project development, community outreach and workforce development.
The office is expected to open this summer with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.
State governor Ned Lamont added: “This headquarters opening in Bridgeport represents some of the best examples of what we’re doing at the state level to invest in our cities and make our state a leader when it comes to our climate.
“These investments will lead to good jobs and cleaner energy. It’s an exciting moment for Bridgeport and our state’s future.”
“This is great news for Bridgeport,” said Mayor Joseph Ganim. “Park City Wind will also offer immediate labor opportunities for our work force as they employ men and women in the construction trade at their Barnum Landing location. We look forward to a ribbon cutting and welcome Vineyard Winds Headquarters to their new downtown offices.”
The Park City Wind project was selected by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in December of 2019 and will provide roughly 14% of the state’s electricity supply.