Swedish construction giant Skanska has been awarded an $861-million contract to transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Brooklyn, New York, into one of the country’s largest dedicated offshore wind ports. It will support the 810-MW Empire Wind 1 project currently being developed by Equinor ASA 15-30 miles off New York.
Award: Marine terminal transformation
Contract value: $861 million
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Client: Equinor
As a leading global constriction and development company, Skanska will leverage its civil infrastructure and building expertise to support the construction process for the low-emissions facility.
The project is extensive and Skanska’s involvement will include:
- Demolition of existing buildings
- Ground improvements to support wind turbines
- Underground utility installation
- Upgrades to site lighting, security, and safety systems
- Installation of two new heavy-lift crane pads
Significant waterfront and marine upgrades will also occur, including dredging new and existing berths, bulkhead upgrades, and installing new wharf and dock facilities. Skanska will also participate in constructing a brand-new 85,000-square-foot operations and maintenance building that features a warehouse, office, and parking facilities.
“We are proud to play a role in the transformation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, which will transition a historic feature of Brooklyn’s waterfront into an industry-leading offshore wind port,” said Richard Kennedy, EVP, President, and CEO for Skanska in the U.S. “This project underscores Skanska’s commitment to building sustainable infrastructure, and this state-of-the-art facility will provide New York City with clean and alternative energy, as well as serve as a national model for renewable energy hubs.”
When complete, SBMT will be an essential infrastructure for the Empire Wind 1 project, facilitating the reception, storage, and pre-assembly of critical offshore wind turbine components. The port will serve as the operational and maintenance hub for the wind farm and act as the point of interconnection to integrate power from the wind farm into New York’s electricity grid at Brooklyn’s Gowanus Substation.
