Working on the Norfolk Vanguard converter stations at Necton or the onshore cable route? Tell us your crew size, dates and vehicle needs and we will source long-stay housing across Dereham, Swaffham and Necton.
We arrange accommodation for contractors in Necton on a project basis, priced for the length of the stay rather than a nightly rate.
RWE is developing the Norfolk Vanguard West, Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms, 1.4 GW each. The cables come ashore at Happisburgh and run inland to converter stations near Necton, just off the A47 between Swaffham and Dereham, where they connect to the National Grid. Onshore cable works began in 2023, and by the end of 2025 the haul roads and ducting were in along the full route. RWE's September 2025 newsletter named steel frame erection as the next phase at the Necton converter sites.
Vanguard West and East won Contracts for Difference in January 2026, Vestas turbine deals followed in February and March, and RWE targets commissioning in 2029 and 2030. A final investment decision was targeted for summer 2026, which we have not seen confirmed, and Boreas has no contract yet. Necton is a village of about 1,900 people, and planning documents route workforce traffic along the A47 and through Dereham, so crews base in Dereham and Swaffham.
We source long-stay accommodation for teams with confirmed work at the Necton converter sites or the cable route, matched to the A47 access rather than a generic Norwich search.
We assess practical locations across Dereham, Swaffham and Necton based on your actual site access, commute, crew size, parking and accommodation standards rather than a generic city search.
We can source for specialist rotations, staggered arrivals, multi-month assignments and extensions as packages move through the programme, subject to live availability.
We look for accommodation with kitchens, laundry, reliable WiFi, parking and suitable bedroom configurations for sustained assignments.
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| Accommodation type | Team of 5: est. cost/week | Team of 8: est. cost/week |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate housing / serviced apartments (multi-week booking) | £1,400–£2,000 | £2,200–£3,100 |
| Hotel rooms (standard rate, no long-stay discount) | £2,400–£3,400 | £3,600–£5,100 |
