UK
Ireland
Scotland
London
Construction News
10/07/2023
New Solar Panels Installed By Stepnell At Leicester Leisure Centre
Stepnell has installed 800 new solar panels on the roof of a Leicester leisure centre.
A total of £1 million has been invested in the project, which saw the old and leaky roof at Aylestone Leisure replaced, and a new 3,600m2 array of photovoltaic (PV) panels installed.
The work at Aylestone Leisure Centre is part of a citywide programme of investment in energy efficient improvements to Leicester City Council buildings which will help reduce their carbon footprint and make them cheaper to run.
Work to install the new PV array at Aylestone Leisure Centre has been supported by up to £500,000 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of Leicester City Council's successful bid for over £4m of match-funding to support a range of projects that aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Aylestone Leisure Centre has also recently benefitted from improvements to its main reception area, a newly refurbished dance studio and a dedicated group cycling studio.
The improvements are part of a wider £4.7 million city council investment programme which has also seen upgrades at Braunstone Leisure Centre, Spence Street Sports Centre, Evington Leisure Centre and Cossington Street Sports Centre.
Commenting on the new panels, Deputy city mayor Cllr Adam Clarke, who leads on climate, economy and culture, said: "This major investment in improving the energy efficiency of Aylestone Leisure Centre represents another important step forward in the city's response to the climate emergency.
"With over 800 panels, it is the largest array of solar PV panels we have installed on any of our buildings so far.
"The need to retrofit and decarbonise existing buildings I among the biggest challenges presented by the climate emergency, but there are huge benefits. By investing in making our buildings more energy efficient, we can dramatically cut our carbon emissions and saving hundreds of thousands of pounds a year in energy costs – something that is very welcome in these challenging times."
A total of £1 million has been invested in the project, which saw the old and leaky roof at Aylestone Leisure replaced, and a new 3,600m2 array of photovoltaic (PV) panels installed.
The work at Aylestone Leisure Centre is part of a citywide programme of investment in energy efficient improvements to Leicester City Council buildings which will help reduce their carbon footprint and make them cheaper to run.
Work to install the new PV array at Aylestone Leisure Centre has been supported by up to £500,000 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), as part of Leicester City Council's successful bid for over £4m of match-funding to support a range of projects that aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
-- Advertisement --
Aylestone Leisure Centre has also recently benefitted from improvements to its main reception area, a newly refurbished dance studio and a dedicated group cycling studio.
The improvements are part of a wider £4.7 million city council investment programme which has also seen upgrades at Braunstone Leisure Centre, Spence Street Sports Centre, Evington Leisure Centre and Cossington Street Sports Centre.
Commenting on the new panels, Deputy city mayor Cllr Adam Clarke, who leads on climate, economy and culture, said: "This major investment in improving the energy efficiency of Aylestone Leisure Centre represents another important step forward in the city's response to the climate emergency.
"With over 800 panels, it is the largest array of solar PV panels we have installed on any of our buildings so far.
"The need to retrofit and decarbonise existing buildings I among the biggest challenges presented by the climate emergency, but there are huge benefits. By investing in making our buildings more energy efficient, we can dramatically cut our carbon emissions and saving hundreds of thousands of pounds a year in energy costs – something that is very welcome in these challenging times."
Latest Construction News
29/01/2025
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £43 million contract to deliver the first phase of Cole Waterhouse's flagship regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
The project, known as Upper Trinity Street, marks a significant step in the area’s transformation.
Spanning 182,986 square feet, the re
29/01/2025
McLaren Construction has been appointed by O&H Properties to deliver the first phase of a £60 million Foster & Partners-designed development at the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in London’s West End.
The seven-storey, 5,400 square metre prime retail and office scheme will feature ret
29/01/2025
GMI Construction Group has been awarded a contract to develop three high-specification warehouse units totalling over 175,000 square feet at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes.
The £20 million project, commissioned by DV5 Last Mile Developments (UK) Ltd, a joint venture between Coltham and Delancey Re
29/01/2025
Plans for 106 sustainable new homes in Southville, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, have been approved as the city seeks to increase housing delivery to address growing demand.
Top 10 award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group will create a £60 million development on Raleigh Road, on land that was
29/01/2025
Bouygues UK has reached a major milestone in the fourth phase of the Hallsville Quarter regeneration project in Canning Town, London.
The project, part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme, recently held a topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the 11-s
29/01/2025
Willmott Dixon Interiors is carrying out a significant upgrade to the roof of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, one of London's most iconic cultural landmarks.
As part of the £12 million project, the company is installing over 23,000 square feet of sun-protected glazing above the museum’s
29/01/2025
Equans has been appointed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to carry out crucial decarbonisation work across the councils' housing stock, using funding secured through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
The councils used the South East Consortium's Zero Carbon Framework to s
29/01/2025
In the world of construction, the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability is ever-evolving. Among the array of solutions available, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation stands out as a versatile and effective option for enhancing the thermal performance of buildings, particularly when used f
29/01/2025
BCP Council has completed significant coastal protection works at Hamworthy Park, ensuring its resilience against erosion for the next 20 years.
A 200-metre stretch of sea wall along the eastern promenade has been reinforced using low-carbon concrete, while new steps have been constructed to improv
29/01/2025
Geo-environmental consultancy and remediation contractor, The LK Group, has strengthened its team with a trio of recruits.
The multidisciplinary company's latest raft of hires comprises a new director, associate director and remediation manager.
The geo-environmental specialist, headquartered i
