{"id":1600,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:23","slug":"enfield-s-latest-heat-network-project-is-on-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1600","title":{"rendered":"Enfield&#8217;s Latest Heat Network Project is on Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Enfield&#8217;s latest heat network project is on schedule<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Enfield's latest heat network project is on schedule\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/enfield-s-latest-heat-network-project-is-on-schedule\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Enfield's latest heat network project is on schedule\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p class=\"rich-text-case-study__text rte__text\">The construction works are progressing well and on schedule at the Energetik Energy Centre in Enfield, where the project is being led by Chris Beckwith (Construction Director) and Philip Kyriacou (Senior Projects Manager).<\/p>\n<p>Construction started back in March with groundworks, which consisted of a reduced level dig and installation of the piling mat. The building is located near to a water course and part of the design requirements are that it\u2019s to be built to withstand a 1 in 100 year flood. The design of the elevated ground floor slab meant that our piling mat needed to be installed at a level 1m higher than the existing ground level. In order to do this, we laid over 1600m3 of hardcore, using around 110 wagons, all of which would be removed from site after the completion of the piles.<\/p>\n<p>Before piling could commence, we engaged the services of UXO (bomb detection squad) who needed to map the area and scan for any unexploded world war 2 bombs. Thankfully none were found, although we did find an old pot!<\/p>\n<p>We installed over 90 piles, the longest of which were 28m. To put that into context, that\u2019s the same height as our Flue Tower, all below ground.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we poured the concrete slab, which was designed to take the weight of the Thermal Stores and 16-ton boilers, and ranges in thickness from 600mm to 900mm.<\/p>\n<p>When we completed the concrete slab, which was our first milestone, Energetik arranged a site visit from the Deputy Mayor for the Department of Environment &amp; Energy, Enfield Council\u2019s Chief Executive, and other representatives of Enfield Council and the Greater London Authority.<\/p>\n<p>Meridian Water Heat Network (MWHN) is the name of Energetik\u2019s upcoming district heating network that will supply low carbon heat and hot water the 10,000 homes and businesses to be built at Meridian Water as part of the regeneration. The network will be supplied by the main energy centre, located nearby at the Edmonton Eco-Park. The centre will eventually supply all of Energetik\u2019s heat networks by capturing up to 60MW of unused energy generated at the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) Energy Recovery facility next door.<\/p>\n<p>The next phase of works is the superstructure, with the structural steel frame which will be followed by intumescent painting works of the structure and the installation of the envelope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/1nxn3juo\/energetik_lb-enfield_002.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=132743776710300000\" alt=\"Energetik LB Enfield 002\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">Work at LVHN is progressing well and is a testament to all involved; despite the weather which has presented the greatest challenge so far. Pouring and power floating the ground floor concrete slabs during an \u2018unseasonably\u2019 wet July and August resulted in a number of 24 hour shifts, although thankfully the end result made the effort worthwhile. We\u2019re currently completing the perimeter drainage and district heating pipework in anticipation of the structural steelwork arriving at the beginning of October. This will be our next real challenge as we\u2019re effectively erecting a structure up to ten stories high within a heavily restricted footprint. Hopefully the pre-planning that has been done for this activity will result in a seamless erection<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Chris Beckwith, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Construction Director <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/l42j4s2u\/energy_view_4_07.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=132743610938730000\" alt=\"Energy View 4 07\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Enfield&#8217;s latest heat network project is on schedule The construction works are progressing well and on schedule at the Energetik Energy Centre in Enfield, where the project is being led by Chris Beckwith (Construction Director) and Philip Kyriacou (Senior Projects Manager). 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