Expanding the Worthing Heat Network for a Greener, Cheaper Future

Worthing Heat Network is excited to announce that the first phase of the project is nearing completion, meaning we’ll soon begin supplying low carbon heat to the first customers. We have submitted a planning application to complete the main spine of the project, allowing the heat network to reach two new connections: Splashpoint Leisure Centre and the Pavilion Theatre.

We are incorporating feedback from Worthing Borough Council, local residents, and businesses to avoid roadworks during key periods in the town’s calendar, so we can keep Worthing moving while we work. Only 16% of the proposed pipe route is in the road, and we are scheduling these highways works to avoid Bonfire Night and Christmas.

In the coming weeks, our team will be visiting businesses along the proposed route to explain the works in more detail and discuss how we can further reduce any potential impact. Later this year, we will also hold our third Community Engagement Event where residents and businesses can find out exactly what will be happening and when.

This phase of the network will unlock significant benefits for Worthing – improving local air quality and bringing investment into the local economy. Since starting construction on the first phase, Hemiko has invested £2.3m into the local supply chain. As we move into the next phase, we’re committed to building on this investment , and will continue to operate our Community Fund, which will provide staff time, funding, and resources to support local projects and initiatives that benefit the Worthing community.