Sure Maintenance has improved energy efficiency at Widnes Vikings Stadium through the delivery of renewable energy upgrades for Halton Borough Council.

Replacing three gas fired boilers and four gas fired water heaters with 14 state of the art Air Source heat Pumps (ASHPs), has meant a carbon saving of 136,561 KgCO2e p/a for the stadium, supporting the Council’s carbon reduction plans of decarbonising and producing heat through electrification.

With an increased lifespan of more than double that of gas boilers, the Heat Pumps will utilise electricity provided by a local solar PV farm, already connected to the stadium. These positive impacts mean a reduced carbon footprint, reduced maintenance costs and long-term reduced running costs for the stadium.

As well as the energy efficiency benefits delivered, Sure Maintenance ensured that the impact on the local community remained positive and that noise pollution from the installations was kept to a minimum. Sure worked alongside an acoustic specialist to assess noise levels, resulting in the installations including acoustic hoods in order to reduce the levels of noise output, and that the running of the units is virtually undetectable.

Local labour was used throughout the project, employing locally based resources and specialists and supporting local economies and communities. This resulted in less travel and reductions in carbon emissions.

“The process of introducing renewable energy technology to our stadium has been a major milestone. We want to promote the use of clean energy and are proud to be in-line with current net-zero targets and, as a community, operating in a more sustainable carbon-neutral manner. Sure Maintenance, throughout the whole process, has been outstanding – we are more than satisfied with the quality of work undertaken throughout the project and of keeping within the set budget. I want to personally thank the team for leading this project and its success and look forward to our continued relationship.” Mark Prendergast (Halton BC)