HIE’s Innse Gall area manager Rachel Mackenzie said: “Today’s announcement from the First Minister is great news for the Outer Hebrides.
“Long-term investment from HIE and the Scottish Government has developed Arnish into a world-class facility where excellent infrastructure and equipment match a superb natural location for renewables manufacturing.
“Our early contact with BiFab’s new owners has been positive and constructive. They clearly regard Lewis as a prime location and we very much look forward to working with them to develop their plans for Arnish.”