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02 OVERVIEW A state-of-the-art offshore energy park for companies in the offshore energy, subsea and marine industries. Opportunities to lease or purchase bespoke purpose built accommodation from 465 sq m (5,000 sq ft) up to 46,450 sq m (500,000 sq ft). Key features include: A strategically located riverside site A fully operational deep water quay with heavy load out facilities and access to the North Sea Enterprise Zone status providing simplified planning regime for new buildings 26m investment secured for improvements on site 17 hectares of development land (excluding wet berth) 2 3 1 Infrastructure investment: BUILD COSTS 26 ILLION RIVER DREDGING ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATING POWER SUPPLY QUAY EDGE IPROVEENTS

INDICATIVE PLAN 03 6 5 4 7 9 10 Swans Centre for Innovation Office Space to Let 8 Proposed unit sizes: Plot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Office floorspace (sq ft) 10,000-2,000 2,500-35,000 10,790 7,700 2,000 2,000 Industrial floorspace (sq ft) 25,000-12,000 15,590 35,000 92,240 61,620 90,510 8,000 8,000 Office floorspace (sq m) 929-186 232-3,252 1,002 715 186 186 Industrial floorspace (sq m) 2,323-1,115 1,448 3,252 8,569 5,724 8,408 743 743

04 THE SWANS QUAY The quayside facilities include: 40m wide lay down area Heavy load out quay at up to 10 tonne per sqm 400m of deep water quay with draught of up to 9.1m Priority access for occupiers 2.4m high security fence and CCTV compliant with ISPS Code

GETTING THERE 05 Swans is located in Wallsend on the north bank of the River Tyne, six miles from the North Sea and only 96 nautical miles from offshore wind park, Dogger Bank. The site is linked to the wider road network allowing easy access to the A1() and A19 trunk roads, as well as Newcastle upon Tyne city centre and Newcastle international Airport. Swans Offshore Energy Park, is located within driving distance to key business hubs in the borough, such as Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, Cobalt Park and Quorum Business Park. These sites are home to a number of offshore businesses including Siemens, DNV GL and Advanced Industrial Solutions. Newcastle upon Tyne Tynemouth Newcastle Int. Airport A19 Tyne Tunnel A1 () Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate Cobalt Park Quorum Business Park Aberdeen Edinburgh London 5 6 11 4 9 3 4 4 254 123 280 DISTANCES TO KEY LOCATIONS (ILES)

06 KEY SECTOR BUSINESSES A1 Indigo Park Tyne Newcastle International Airport R Balliol Business Park Q British Engines F Fawdon ain Transport Links Regent Centre Four Lan Education South Gosforth Business Parks Enterprise Zones ajor Employers A1058 (Coast Rd) Jesmond Newcastle University A1 University of Northumbria Reece Group Central Station Sie

07 Renewable Energy e Subsea onkseaton Shiremoor A19 Whitley Bay Northumberland Park Cobalt Business Park Rosen Group Quorum Business Park DNV GL London Offshore Consultants Fabricom Siemens Tynemouth Tyne etropolitan College North Shields Tyne Tunnel Estate nes End Advanced Industrial Solutions aersk LiftNewcastle College Energy Academy Wallsend Swans Offshore Energy Park emens Tyne Subsea Barrier Group Ltd SD North Shields Ferry Terminal Rite Smulders Bridon Port of Tyne North Estate A&P Group WD Close Engineering Port of Tyne Technip GE Oil and Gas A19

08 SWANS CENTRE FOR INNOVATION Swans Centre for Innovation is a modern office building on Swans Offshore Energy Park which is home to a range of offshore energy, subsea and marine businesses, from start-ups to established companies. any of the occupiers have already expanded into larger offices in the centre. The suites can be let individually or in multiples. Plans are now in place to extend the Swans Centre for Innovation by refurbishing the upper three floors, creating additional space for innovative businesses to join the expanding offshore cluster which has already been established in the building. As well as providing offices and meeting facilities, the Centre also has the potential to include laboratory and R&D space for companies specialising in this sector. Features include: Fully staffed reception IT and telephone facilities Communal kitchen Utilities covered within the service charge Ample free parking 24-hour access Superfast broadband Access to meeting rooms Flexible office layouts ideal for growing businesses

OVERVIEW OF THE ENERGY SECTOR IN THE NORTH EAST 09 North East England is home to the UK s fastest growing energy sector, with a worldwide reputation for excellence in oil and gas, subsea marine engineering and offshore renewables. Why energy firms choose to invest in North East England A booming business and supply chain cluster, registering a 60% growth in the number of energy-related companies over the past four years Outstanding access to market North East England is connected to the rest of the world via numerous international shipping channels served by the Port of Tyne as well as Sunderland and Blyth The region is served by an international airport and an exceptional national rail network, allowing executive and workforce movement throughout the UK Highly skilled, available workforce half of the region s employment in the energy sector is in engineering and technical consulting Low cost base the region s labour costs for an engineer are nearly 15% lower than in Aberdeen and an energy R&D centre based in the North East can make 2.5m in annual cost savings, compared to London (Financial Times Benchmarking Study)

10 RESEARCH AND TRAINING Locating to North Tyneside means a business has internationally renowned research and development capabilities and facilities on its doorstep. World-Class Universities The region s four universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland are at the forefront of research and development across a range of sectors including engineering, energy, applied science, design and medicine and all enjoy close links with local business and industry. The Energy Academy Based on the north bank of the Tyne, the Academy provides a centre of innovation, training and development for the energy sector. The Academy delivers qualifications from Level 2 through to degree level in energy technologies, manufacturing and maintenance as well as Apprenticeships. Facilities include welding bays, fabrication equipment, A, IG and TIG welding, plasma cutting and engineering workshops. The College also has equipment for the testing of 1KW turbines and solar panels as well as Computer Aided Design (CAD) facilities. Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult UK s flagship technology innovation and research centre for offshore wind, wave and tidal energy. Located in Blyth, Northumberland it delivers prioritised research underpinned by world-class test and demonstration facilities to accelerate the development and deployment of offshore renewable energy technologies in the UK. Tyne Subsea A hub for hyperbaric research, test and certification, which supports both research and commercial developments to aid in the growth of subsea developments and underwater technology for businesses across the country. Tyne Subsea occupies two sites in the North East, located in Killingworth and Wallsend. Hyperbaric services are provided by BEL Valves with over 20 years experience of testing their own subsea equipment; and Newcastle University who are recognised as one of the UK s leading research Universities.

DEOGRAPHICS 11 60% 60% growth in the number of energyrelated companies over the past four years North East England is around 140km from the UK s largest planned offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank 2.5m An energy R&D centre based in the North East can make 2.5m in annual cost savings, compared to London The Government has officially recognised this, designating North East England a National Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CORE) 15% The region s labour costs for an engineer are nearly 15% lower than in Aberdeen We re connected to the rest of the world via numerous international shipping channels served by the Ports of Blyth, Sunderland and Tyne

LOCATION Newcastle International Airport A1 A19 Killingworth NORTH TYNESIDE Wallsend Whitley Bay North Shields Tynemouth Port of Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Gateshead A1 A19 A1() North Tyneside Council can provide a wide range of business support through its expert Invest North Tyneside team. Services include bespoke research and intelligence, recruitment guidance and support, tailored funding advice, property solutions and relocation assistance. For more information or to arrange a viewing of the Swans Offshore Energy Park or Swans Centre for Innovation email business@northtyneside.gov.uk or call 0191 643 6409. Visit www.investnorthtyneside.co.uk/swans @InvestNorthTyne