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A colourful ‘wrap’ around the sustainable energy substation at Brent Cross Town has created the largest permanent public artwork in the UK. The new substation will be critical to realising the town’s ambition to be net zero carbon by 2030, providing clean power for homes, offices, retail and leisure spaces. This reflects how Brent Cross Town, one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe, equally prioritises environmental, social and economic outcomes – driving sustainable development. It is the first of many projects that Arup is supporting across Brent Cross Town, as a long-term partner to Related Argent.
The sustainable energy substation is critical to Brent Cross Town achieving net zero carbon by 2030. It will supply electricity to the whole town, including 6,700 new homes, 3 million sq ft of offices and new retail and leisure spaces. It will also power the town’s district heating and cooling centre, created with Swedish energy company Vattenfall. This will be low carbon from the outset and net zero by 2030.
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