Burbo Bank Extension Gives Back to Liverpool Bay Communities

Sixteen local organisations around Liverpool Bay have been awarded grants totalling GBP 112,500 as part of DONG Energy’s Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund.

Each year, approximately GBP 225,000 will be made available for community projects for the expected 25 year lifetime of the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm.

The fund was launched in May last year and has so far supported 46 projects who have benefited from a shared GBP 337,500.

Natasha Nanuck, DONG Energy’s Stakeholder Advisor, said: “It is great to see another 16 worthy local causes will benefit as a result of the Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund providing a tangible way for the offshore wind farm to give something back to the community for many years to come.”

The fourth round of applications for funds is now open and full details can be found by clicking here.

DONG Energy is currently constructing the 258MW Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay, approximately 7km north of the North Wirral coast.

The Burbo Bank Extension generated electricity for the first time in November 2016.