PSDS works start at Tipton Leisure Centre to cut carbon and costs

Alliance Leisure, acting as Sandwell Council’s development partner and Leisure Energy, principal contractor, have begun works at Tipton Leisure Centre to deliver a Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) project that will lower running costs and carbon emissions.

The programme replaces ageing fossil fuel gas boilers with a unique sector leading air source heat pump solution, anchored by Leisure Energy’s Net Zero Pod®, alongside new air handling units and a pool heat exchanger. Once operational, the upgrades are expected to achieve a 100% reduction in annual gas consumption and cut around 200 tonnes of CO₂ per year.

Backed by £2 million of investment, largely from Government funding administered by Salix, the project is scheduled to complete by March 2026, supporting Sandwell Council’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.

The Project team, appointed via the UK Leisure Framework (owned by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd), includes Leisure Energy Ltd (principal designer and contractor), Sandwell Leisure Trust (operator), Omega Design Consultants and ORSA Projects Limited.

Through the UK Leisure Framework, we've brought together a turnkey team to fast-track delivery and maximise carbon savings for the community facility.
Dave Spencer
Busienss Development Manager, Alliance Leisure
With the installation of the Net Zero Pod®, this investment makes Tipton Leisure Centre greener and more resilient to energy price volatility, while helping progress towards the Council's net zero ambitions.
Matt Jones
Project Manager, Leisure Energy