The two high rise housing blocks The Heights East and The Heights West need their existing electric space heating and hot water systems replaced.
This is an opportunity to pilot renewable technologies not previously used in the city.The project will involve the removal of electric storage heaters, and the installation of ground source heat pumps (GSHP) with linked installation of a new wet heating system in the flats.
This decision is to authorise the procurement of a contractor for these works. Feasibility activities are currently being progressed.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status:
Wards affected: Farnley and Wortley;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/12/2019
Decision due: Not before 8th Jan 2020 by Director of Resources
Lead director: Director of Resources
Department: Resources and Housing
Contact: Neil Diamond, Investment Strategy Manager 07891271604 Email: neil.diamond@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Local ward members and residents for the blocks involved will be engaged and consulted in relation to Planned works.
Consultees
Director of Resources and Housing, procurement and legal. Residents in relation to the works.