Work has started this week on two projects to install solar panels at Waterfield Leisure Centre and Melton Sports Village within the borough of Melton. These projects demonstrate the commitment of both Melton Borough Council and Everyone Active (as the operator of the facilities), to sustainability and net zero targets across the borough. Leisure Energy, a specialist contractor working specifically within the leisure sector, have been appointed to carry out the installations which are scheduled to complete in early Spring.
The installation at Waterfield Leisure Centre is of 95 roof-mounted solar panels and is expected to reduce the carbon emissions at the facility by approximately 7 tonnes per annum;– the equivalent to 310 trees being planted annually –, whilst also ensuring utility cost savings at the centre. Sport England has awarded this project £88,000 from their Swimming Pool Support Fund. Local authorities have benefitted from the £60m scheme, of which UK Government has contributed £40m and an additional £20m from Lottery funding.”
This grant is to be utilised towards capital projects which will increase energy-efficiency within the public leisure sector.
Melton Sports Village’s installation of 110 roof-mounted solar panels will be set to deliver a carbon emission reduction at the facility of approximately 9 tonnes per annum; giving an annual energy production of 46,450 kWh which will also provide utility cost savings. Everyone Active has self-financed the £66,000 cost of this project.
Councillor Pip Allnatt, Leader of the Council, said: “Leisure facilities are an important part of our community and installing these solar panels is a step towards using a renewable and sustainable energy. We are pleased to work with our partners at Everyone Active and Leisure Energy in taking these steps to help reduce our carbon footprint.”
Lloyd Barraclough, Everyone Active’s area contract manager, said: “It is great news that these investments will reduce the centre’s carbon footprint going forward. Everyone Active is proud to work alongside Melton Borough Council, as part of our Net Zero Strategy, to help achieve our company’s Net Zero ambitions.”
Holly Jarvis, Project Manager for Leisure Energy, commented: “We are proud to be working as Melton Borough Council and Everyone Active’s construction partner for the installation of solar panels at both Waterfield Leisure Centre and the Melton Sports Village. These projects aim to reduce carbon emissions, promote energy efficiency, and will help to ensure that the facilities remain both financially viable and environmentally sustainable over time.”
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