Key works starting later this month are set to improve Grimsby Leisure Centre for years to come.
Eight air source heat pumps will be installed at the Swimming Pool replacing ageing gas boiler systems, plus other improvements to heating systems, saving the Council approximately £25,000 in costs each year.
The Leisure Centre and pool will close at the end of 29 November for around three weeks for these works to be done.
The air-source heat pumps’ installation will be carried out by Grimsby-based contractor Fred Margarson, a local company widely experienced in the design, installation and maintenance of domestic, commercial and industrial heating systems and plumbing installations.
Margarson’s will also have other sub-contractors on site to do the suite of works that have been brought together to be completed at the same time, reducing down-time overall for the centre.
The £1,188,584 project is supported by funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c, delivered by Salix. It is also supported by NELC funding. This aims to reduce the future environmental impact (a lifetime reduction of approximately 5745 tonnes of CO2) and running costs of the pool through heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements.
Grimsby Leisure Centre facilities, operated by Lincs Inspire Ltd, provide health and well-being benefits to a wide section of the community, and support the council-backed commitment to becoming a Marmot Place. Those with membership will be contacted directly about their options while the centre is closed.
Parking and access to the ice rink, Grimsby Auditorium and Grimsby Health & Wellbeing Centre, will be unaffected during the works.
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