Plans to power the Goods Yard neighbourhood in Stoke-on-Trent with renewable energy are taking a major leap forward.

Capital&Centric's neighbourhood, currently under construction at the site next to Stoke-on-Trent's main line train station and the Trent and Mersey Canal, will be connected to the District Heat Network (DHN) over the coming weeks.

The network is being installed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council to provide a super low-carbon heat and hot water supply across the city.

The DHN will, over time, draw its energy from natural geothermal reservoirs deep underground, accessing the earth's natural heat to provide a highly sustainable, renewable energy resource for residents and businesses.

It is expected that the network will be in operation at the end of 2024 ahead of welcoming the first occupants.

Work to connect Goods Yard to the network is due to start on 26 July 2023 and continue until September. In order for the works to be carried out safely, temporary traffic management and road closures will need to be put in place. 

Glebe Street will be closed to both pedestrians and traffic from 26 July to 11 September (Google).

Glebe Street

Glebe Street will be closed to both pedestrians and traffic from the junction at Glebe Court and Lytton Street to the junction with Station Road. The estimated period of closure will be from 26 July until the 11 September 2023.

Ashford Street

Work will take place at the same time to Ashford Street to make best use of contractor time. This will be closed from the College Road junction extending for about 40m. Residents and businesses will have access from the other end of Ashford Street.

Councillor Duncan Walker, Cabinet Member for Planning, Climate Change and Regeneration at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "Environmental impact and carbon reduction are top priorities for Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

"We're investing in renewable energy systems that will provide benefits for local people and businesses into the future.

"This work will cause some disruption to the road network, and we apologise to road users for that.

"We ask for patience in the short-term with the understanding that this will lead to long-term environmental benefits."

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