Midlothian Council expands district heat network
Almost 20km of pipework has now been installed for the Shawfair district heat network, with nearly all homes currently under construction set to connect to the low-carbon system for their heating and hot water needs. The network is designed to provide residents with greater protection from wider energy market pressures while supporting decarbonisation ambitions.
More than 1,000 homes in the Shawfair and Craighall Village have now been built, with over 1,100 under construction and around 3,000 more advancing through the planning system.
Cllr Stuart McKenzie, Midlothian Council Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Shawfair is growing into a well-planned community with new homes, a new school and modern infrastructure coming together in one place. This approach helps us meet housing need while building for the future, with low-carbon heating, good transport links and community facilities from the outset.”
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