Many will not have failed to notice works, causing some disruption, in and around Homer Road this summer.
These works are almost complete and relate to the new district energy network in Solihull, which once operational will deliver sustainable heating, hot water and power to a range of town centre buildings, via a cutting-edge district energy network, connecting users to a cleaner, more efficient supply directly from the new Energy Centre. This is located next to Tudor Grange Leisure Centre Car Park, and distributed to individual buildings via a system of underground pipes and cables.
One of the first buildings to benefit from the network will be The Core Theatre on Homer Road. Further buildings connecting in this initial phase include Solihull College & University Centre, Tudor Grange Academy and Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, laying the foundation for future phases and broader network expansion.
The project is being undertaken by Vitalenergi https://www.vitalenergi.co.uk/district-heating-cooling/
More information can be found via the councils web page: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/roads-pavements-and-streetcare/solihull-town-centre-energy-network
Ken Hawkins 