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Gateshead town centre / Baltic Quarter, Tyne and Wear, England·Under wayHeat & Industrial

Gateshead District Energy Scheme (mine water heat)

  • StageOperational since March 2023
  • ValueGrant of almost £6m; scheme funded by the Heat Network Investment Project and Gateshead Council
  • Next milestoneConnection of 270 privately owned homes, a new conference centre and a hotel development
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Mining Remediation Authority, Gateshead mine water energy scheme →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Connection of 270 privately owned homes, a new conference centre and a hotel development2 November 2026 · previously: Connection of 270 privately owned homes, a new conference centre and hotel development
  • Stage: Operational since March 20232 November 2026 · previously: Operational and expanding
  • Value: Grant of almost £6m; scheme funded by the Heat Network Investment Project and Gateshead Council2 November 2026 · previously: ~£6m Heat Networks Investment Project grant plus council funding

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