Until early June 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the replacement of the existing boilers with a district heating pipework connection from the Bowland Main plant room into the Welcome Centre rooftop plant room.

• Three will be out of use on Bowland Avenue for a Vital Energi compound.
• Scaffolding will be erected . Access to the and the through to Bowland Main quad will remain open.
• The will be out of use. Alternative cycle parking is located outside and on .
• Bin stores will remain open.
• Work will progress between 8am – 5pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list?alternative study spaces?if required.
• Dates can be subject to change.

Between Monday 18 May and Friday 5 June 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be carrying out pressure testing and flushing of the district heating pipework at Fylde accommodation, and .

• Vital Energi contractors will be accessing the communal stairwells but won’t need access to any student flats.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and is not expected to be noisy. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

From Tuesday 28 April to mid-May, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the installation and connection of the new District Heating Network into the InfoLab21 plant room.

• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and may be noisy at times. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.

• Noisy works will not take place during the exams scheduled on Wednesday 29 April, Tuesday 5 May, Thursday 7 May, and Monday 11 May.

• Dates can be subject to change.

From Monday 30 March to June 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be installing new pipework on the to enable new district heating connections into the building.

• Work will progress between 8am - 6pm. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.
• Dates can be subject to change.

The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the connection of the Grizedale College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.

Houses 107-111

Installation of external pipework to the façade of the building: complete

Core hole drilling: complete

Houses 112-113

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 29 June - mid-August 2026

Hot water interruption: 6 July 2026

Houses 114-115

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 22 July - mid-September 2026

Hot water interruption: 29 July 2026

House 116

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 14 August - early October 2026

Hot water interruption: 21 August 2026

Houses 117-120

Scaffolding remains in place for access purposes

Houses 121-124

Scaffolding remains in place for access purposes

Houses 125-129

Scaffolding remains in place for access purposes

How will this affect you?

• There will be no hot water for eight hours in each house during the replacement of the boilers. This is expected to take place between 9am – 5pm.
• A hole will be drilled through the external wall of each building to allow the pipework to be connected. This will be noisy for approximately 2-3 hours.
• Scaffolding is in place to allow Vital Energi contractors to access plant rooms. They won't need access to any student flats.
• Some pedestrian access routes in the local area are closed. Diversion signage is in place and building entrances will be maintained at all times.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list?alternative study spaces?if required.
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

A one-way system is in place northbound along South Drive from the up to to enable the contractor to construct the new energy centre. This one-way system will be in place until the project completes in Spring 2027.

A new entrance has been created from George Fox Avenue into and a contractor's compound has been created on the east side of the main car park. The west side of George Fox car park will remain in use for using the new entrance/exit from George Fox Avenue.

Cartmel College accommodation

The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the connection of the Cartmel College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 29 June - late August 2026

Hot water interruption: 9 July 2026 (also affects Houses 47 to 49)

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 27 July - late September 2026

Hot water interruption: 6 August 2026 (also affects Houses 50 to 51)

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 2 September - early November 2026

Hot water interruption: 11 September 2026 (also affects House 53)

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 29 June - late August 2026

Hot water interruption: 2 October 2026 (also affects House 56)

How will this affect you?

• There will be no hot water for eight hours in each house during the replacement of the boilers. This is expected to take place between 9am – 5pm.
• A hole will be drilled through the external wall of each building to allow the pipework to be connected. This will be noisy for approximately 2-3 hours.
• Vital Energi contractors will be using the communal stairwells to access the plant rooms on the top floor of the houses but?won’t?need access to any student flats.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

Cartmel family flats and houses

From 7 April until early May 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the connection of the external district heating pipework to Vital Energi contractors will be installing external pipework only at this time, in readiness for summer internal connections.

Houses 158 – 162 Lyth

External pipework installation: complete

Houses 163 – 168 Backbarrow

External pipework installation: complete

Houses 169 – 171 Hayeswater

External pipework installation: complete

Houses 172 – 179 Seathwaite

External pipework installation: complete

How will this affect you?

• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

Between Monday 18 May and Friday 5 June 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be carrying out pressure testing and flushing of the district heating pipework at Furness accommodation, , , and .

• Vital Energi contractors will be accessing the communal stairwells but won’t need access to any student flats.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and is not expected to be noisy. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.?
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the connection of the Graduate College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.

External pipework installation to the façade of the building: complete

External pipework installation to the façade of the building: complete

Core hole drilling: complete

Internal pipework installation in plant room: complete

External pipework installation to the façade of the building: complete

Core hole drilling: complete

Internal pipework installation in plant room: complete

External pipework installation to the façade of the building: complete

Core hole drilling: complete

Internal pipework installation in plant room: complete

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 1 September - early November 2026

Hot water interruption: 26 August 2026 (also affects Houses 12 to 15)

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 30 July - mid-August 2026

Hot water interruption: complete

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 6 May – 10 September 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Hot water interruption: complete

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 4 June - 15 July 2026

Hot water interruption: 18 June 2026 (also affects Houses 22 and 23)

How will this affect you?

• There will be no hot water for eight hours in each house during the replacement of the boilers. This is expected to take place between 9am – 5pm.
• A hole will be drilled through the external wall of each building to allow the pipework to be connected. This will be noisy for approximately 2-3 hours.
• Vital Energi contractors will be using the communal stairwells to access plant rooms on the top floor of the houses but?won’t?need access to any student flats.
• Scaffolding remains in place for access purposes.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list alternative study spaces?if required.?
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

Between Monday 18 May and Friday 5 June 2026, the Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be carrying out pressure testing and flushing of the district heating pipework at Grizedale College accommodation,?.

• Vital Energi contractors will be accessing the communal stairwells but won't need access to any student flats.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and is not expected to be noisy. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.?
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.? If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the connection of the Lonsdale College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 10 August - late August 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 29 June - early September 2026

Hot water interruption: 16 July 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 24 August - mid-September 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 13 May - early September 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Hot water interruption: 4 June 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 22 September - mid-October 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 27 July - early October 2026

Hot water interruption: 29 July 2026

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 16 July - mid-September 2026

Hot water interruption: 30 July 2026 (also affects Houses 41 and 42)

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 13 August - mid-October 2026

Hot water interruption: 27 August 2026 (also affects Houses 44 and 45)

How will this affect you?

• There will be no hot water for eight hours in each house during the replacement of the boilers. This is expected to take place between 9am – 5pm.
• A hole will be drilled through the external wall of each building to allow the pipework to be connected. This will be noisy for approximately 2-3 hours.
• Vital Energi contractors will be using the communal stairwells to access plant rooms on the top floor of the houses but?won’t?need access to any student flats.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list?alternative study spaces?if required.?
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.?If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.

The Net Zero Energy Project contractor, Vital Energi, will be working on the connection of the Pendle College residential buildings to the campus District Heat Network. This will involve internal and external works at the following houses.

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 18 June - mid-August 2026

Hot water interruption: 2 July 2026 (also affects Houses 25 and 26)

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: 16 July - late September 2026

Hot water interruption: 6 August 2026 (also affects House 28)

Replacement of boilers and pipework connections in plant room: complete

Hot water interruption: complete

Pressure testing and flushing of pipework in plant room: between 18 May - 5 June 2026

How will this affect you?

• There will be no hot water for eight hours in each house during the replacement of the boilers. This is expected to take place between 9am – 5pm.
• A hole will be drilled through the external wall of each building to allow the pipework to be connected. This will be noisy for approximately 2-3 hours.
• Vital Energi contractors will be using the communal stairwells to access plant rooms on the top floor of the houses but?won’t?need access to any student flats.
• Work will progress between 8am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) and will be noisy at times. The project webpages list alternative study spaces if required.?
• If any other localised work is scheduled that may impact you, your Accommodation Manager will be in contact.? If you need any further information in the meantime, please get in touch with them.
• Dates can be subject to change.