PSDS carbon and energy reduction works commence at Tipton Leisure Centre in Sandwell
Alliance Leisure, acting as Sandwell Council’s development partner and Leisure Energy, principal contractor, have begun works at Tipton Leisure Centre to deliver a Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) project that will lower running costs and carbon emissions.
The programme replaces ageing fossil fuel gas boilers with a unique sector leading air source heat pump solution, anchored by Leisure Energy’s Net Zero Pod®, alongside new air handling units and a pool heat exchanger. Once operational, the upgrades are expected to achieve a 100% reduction in annual gas consumption and cut around 200 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Backed by £2 million of investment, largely from Government funding administered by Salix, the project is scheduled to complete by March 2026, supporting Sandwell Council’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.
The Project team, appointed via the UK Leisure Framework (owned by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd), includes Leisure Energy Ltd (principal designer and contractor), Sandwell Leisure Trust (operator), Omega Design Consultants and ORSA Projects Limited.
Dave Spencer, Business Development Manager for Alliance Leisure commented: “Through the UK Leisure Framework, we’ve brought together a turnkey team to fast-track delivery and maximise carbon savings for the community facility.”
Matt Jones, Project Manager for Leisure Energy said: “With the installation of the Net Zero Pod®, this investment makes Tipton Leisure Centre greener and more resilient to energy price volatility, while helping progress towards the Council’s net zero ambitions.”
The Project team, appointed via the UK Leisure Framework (owned by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd), includes Leisure Energy Ltd (principal designer and contractor), Sandwell Leisure Trust (operator), Omega Design Consultants and ORSA Projects Limited.
Net Zero Pod® Delivered at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, Lincolnshire
The Net Zero Pod® for Grantham Meres LC was delivered and in lowered into place Tuesday 19th August ready in preparation for connection. Leisure Energy are working with South Kesteven Borough Council and Alliance Leisure on a £4m project to cut carbon emissions by more than 550 tonnes a year at the facility.
Solar panel installation commences at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre in East Staffordshire
An installation of 393 roof mounted photo voltaic solar panels has commenced at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre in East Staffordshire. Leisure Energy were appointed as Principal Contractor for the install and are working in partnership with East Staffordshire Borough Council and Everyone Active – SLM.. The installation is funded by £339,525 via the Sport England Swimming Pool Support Fund. The panels are expected to save approximately 40 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Cllr Paul Walker, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Cultural Development, said: “I am pleased to see the further installation of solar panels at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre has commenced in partnership with Leisure Energy, one of many ways the Council is working to achieve its goal of making the Borough carbon neutral by 2050.”
Melissa Marsden, Assistant Project Manager at Leisure Energy said “Having worked with East Staffordshire Borough Council at Meado
wside Leisure Centre, we are proud to continue our relationship through the installation of solar panels at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre, further assisting the Council and Everyone Active with providing energy solutions to reduce their carbon emissions and enable electricity generation at their facilities.
Dan Mclean, Everyone Active’s Area Contract Manager, said: “It is great news to have more onsite renewable energy generation, which will further reduce the centre’s carbon footprint going forward. Everyone Active is proud to work alongside the Council in meeting their net zero ambitions, which is the most important part of our own net zero strategy.”
