The University and the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, have programmed the following work to reduce disruption to our campus community as far as possible. We apologise for any disruption the work may cause you.
Last updated: Thursday 5 November 2026.
The Net Zero Energy Project includes three elements of work. Further details, including current and upcoming works and how they may affect you, can be found below.
November 2024 - Early 2027: Construction of a new energy centre on the outer edge of south east campus.
November 2024 - December 2025: Expansion of the District Heat Network.
June 2025 - November 2026: Connecting buildings to the expanded District Heat Network, which will be fed by the new Energy Centre 2. This work will involve fixing district heating pipework to the facade of buildings and bringing the pipework into plant rooms and kitchens. Internal upgrades will also take place, including the replacement of existing gas boilers with new, more efficient systems.
From Monday 14 September to the end of October 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be carrying out minor leak repairs to the campus district heating pipework.
Work will take place at the following locations:
Until the end of January 2027, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be carrying out works to enclose the newly installed external district heating pipework and valves on the facade of buildings. Work will take place at:
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the County Field residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
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The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of House 75 Anglezarke, County South to the campus District Heat Network. There are no works scheduled at this time.
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the County Main Family Flats to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following flats.
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A road closure will be in place along South Drive on Saturday 7 November from 9am – 3pm to allow tarmac repair works to take place as part of the Net Zero Energy Project.
The closure will stretch from the pedestrian crossing outside Pendle Accommodation up to the east roundabout. A diversion will be in place throughout the works and will be clearly signposted.
The following travel and access changes will also be in place:
From Monday 30 March to September 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be installing new pipework on the north side of Energy Centre One to enable new district heating connections into the building.
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Grizedale College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
Removal of scaffolding: 21 October – 23 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 21 October – 23 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 21 October – 23 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 21 October – 23 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 21 October – 23 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 26 October – 28 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 28 October – 30 October 2026
Removal of scaffolding: 2 November – 4 November 2026
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The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Furness College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by early November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 6 November 2026
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 9 November 2026
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 2 November 2026
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Fylde College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by mid November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 11 November 2026
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A one-way system is in place northbound along South Drive from the LENS building up to George Fox Avenue to enable the contractor to construct the new energy centre. This one-way system will be in place until the project completes in Spring 2027.
A new entrance has been created from George Fox Avenue into George Fox car park and a contractor's compound has been created on the east side of the main car park. The west side of George Fox car park will remain in use for staff parking using the new entrance/exit from George Fox Avenue.
From Thursday 27 August – late November 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the installation of new heating and hot water systems and pipework connections at Barker House Farm. Work will take place in the following areas:
Work will take place between 8.30am – 5.30pm (Monday to Friday), with the exception of the out of hours working noted above. The work will be noisy at times. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.
Dates can be subject to change.
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Cartmel College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by end of November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
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Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 4 November 2026.
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026.
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026.
Commissioning of the new district heating system in plant room: 26 October – mid November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026.
Commissioning of the new district heating system in plant room: 26 October – mid November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026
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The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Graduate College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by mid November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
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Remedial works in plant room: completion by mid November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of House 30 Easdale Tarn, Grizedale College, to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve the following internal and external works.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by end of November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
Commissioning of the new district heating system and boiler removal in plant room: 2 November – mid November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026
The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Lonsdale College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by end of November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
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Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 10 November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
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Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 3 November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026
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The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, is working on the connection of the Pendle College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.
The remaining installation and remedial works are programmed for completion by end of November 2026. Further access will be required for final checks and system monitoring to ensure the installation is operating as intended and to allow any necessary adjustments to be made.
Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 13 November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 12 November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by early November 2026
Installation of drainage pipework connection in plant room: 5 November 2026
Remedial works in plant room: completion by end of November 2026
