Shrewsbury Environmental Technology Centre - Victorian
waterworks is environmental showcase for 21st century Britain
A 19th century waterworks and pumping station on the
banks of the River Severn is being turned into one of
the most environmentally advanced office buildings in
Britain.
It is already proving to be a major success with
businesses for, with more than six months to go before
building and renovation work is completed, the Pump
House in the medieval market town of Shrewsbury is
already more than 60% pre-
let.
The 9,000 sq ft environmental technology centre - a
mixture of conversion and new build in a £1.8 million
private/public sector partnership - will have 70% fewer
harmful emissions compared to standard new offices.
The reduction is being achieved through the use of
biomass for heating, solar photovoltaics for
electricity, heat recovery from ventilation, rainwater
recovery, and very high levels of insulation.
And once the occupiers - including international
Shropshire business Water Management Consultants and UK
climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy
organisation Marches Energy Agency - move in, there will
be live measurement and reporting of energy consumption,
on-site separation for recycling, and energy management
policies for each business.
It is envisaged that most of the tenants will be
environment technology businesses that will be mutually
supportive of and also benefit from each other's
activities.
A section of the building is being reserved as an
incubator element to support start-up businesses.
Destination Shrewsbury's Manager David Griffiths said:
"The Pump House is a double triumph. Not only is it a
blueprint for creating environmentally friendly
buildings in the years to come, but it is also proving
to be a magnet for go ahead and environmentally aware
businesses."
Email:
david.griffiths@shrewsbury.gov.uk
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