Trafford Council is planning to extend its experimental heat network that generates heat from sewage to harness heat from sewerage -- and it hopes the scheme could help cut carbon emissions at Trafford Park.
A £5.7m government funding package was recently secured for the Civic Quarter heat network, which will supply Trafford town hall, Trafford College, and Stretford High School.
The council now aims to expand this initiative to the North Trafford Heat Zone, covering Wharfside and Trafford Park, a move that could significantly reduce carbon emissions, particularly in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester's largest emitter.
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The executive has approved a procurement process to find a partner to develop both networks.
Councillor Aidan Williams, Trafford's climate change lead, stated: "The creation of a heat network is core to Trafford council's plans for the Civic Quarter area and north Trafford, supporting our public buildings and the wider community to improve energy security and achieve carbon neutrality by 2038.
"We are delighted the executive has backed this plan to seek a development partner to extend the proposed system into north Trafford.
"Trafford council has made addressing the climate crisis a major corporate priority, and we will continue to do everything we can to support the vision."
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