Grantham Meres Leisure Centre is setting a new standard for eco-friendly public amenities with the rollout of a £4 million low-carbon heating system designed to slash emissions and energy bills. The project introduces a purpose-built Net Zero Pod, powered by air source heat pump technology, to replace the site’s ageing gas boilers.
The innovative system, built off-site and transported to the centre, uses CO₂ as a natural refrigerant and promises efficiency levels four times higher than traditional gas boilers. It’s expected to reduce carbon emissions by over 550 tonnes annually—helping South Kesteven District Council progress towards its goal of cutting emissions by 30% by 2030.
This latest upgrade follows the recent addition of 574 rooftop solar panels, funded in part by a £399,000 grant from Sport England. Combined, these efforts mark a major push to modernise Grantham’s leisure infrastructure and futureproof community facilities with cleaner, smarter energy systems. Completion is scheduled for spring 2026.
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