To approve the Phase 3E extension to the Leeds Pipes district heating network to the Hunslet area of the Southbank, using a mix of internal and external capital funding.
Decision type: Key Decision
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Beeston and Holbeck; Burmantofts and Richmond Hill; Hunslet and Riverside;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/06/2020
Decision due: 20 Jul 2020 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Resources
Department: Resources and Housing
Contact: George Munson, Energy and Climate Change Manager Email: george.munson@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The Southbank was identified as a potential area of future expansion with the original DHN procurement. Consultation will take place with a range of stakeholders within the council to ensure appropriate contractual arrangements can be made, as well as technical teams to allow construction to go ahead. External stakeholders and potential customers, landowners will also be consulted with.
Consultees
Portfolio holders for Resources and Sustainability; Communities
PACs
Leeds District Heating PipeCo
Highways (network management)
City Development
WYCA
Potential customers (existing buildings and key development sites)
Portfolio Holder: Executive Board Member for Resources