We are delighted to announce that the Viking Energy Network Jarrow (VENJ) has won the prestigious Public Sector Project Award at the RICS Awards Grand Final 2024, which took place on 04 October at the Park Plaza Riverbank in London. This event celebrated the UK’s most outstanding and inspirational built projects that are having a transformative impact on the communities they serve.

The RICS Awards bring together some of the UK’s most remarkable projects in the built environment, recognising those that are innovative, sustainable, and community-focused. The competition was fierce, with top projects from across the country going head-to-head in a range of categories, and it is a huge honour for South Tyneside Council‘s Viking Energy Network Jarrow to have been selected as a standout winner in the Public Sector Project category.

Recognition at the RICS Awards

The recognition of the Viking Energy Network Jarrow at the RICS Awards highlights the positive impact that forward-thinking, sustainable energy solutions can have on local communities. The awards are a celebration of the built environment’s ability to inspire, improve, and shape the future of our towns and cities.

In particular, the Public Sector Project Award acknowledges projects that not only deliver technical and design excellence but also contribute meaningfully to the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of their communities. The Viking Energy Network Jarrow is a perfect example of this ethos, blending cutting-edge renewable technology with tangible community benefits.

A Bright Future for Renewable Energy in South Tyneside

Colloide is deeply committed to supporting district heating projects and other renewable energy initiatives. Our expertise in water treatment, energy, and environmental solutions positions us as a valuable partner in the journey towards sustainability. We are proud to contribute to the collective effort to create a greener future within this areas and beyond. We are committed to engineer a brighter tomorrow for people and the planet.

The Viking Energy Network Jarrow sets a strong precedent for how public sector organisations can lead the way in adopting sustainable, innovative solutions to energy challenges. As South Tyneside Council continues its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, VENJ stands as a beacon of progress.

This award is a testament to the hard work, collaboration, and vision of all those involved in the project. Congratulations to South Tyneside Council and the entire team behind the Viking Energy Network Jarrow for this well-deserved recognition.

Wider collaboration partners: Desco (design & consultancy) Ltd | BCE NORTHERN LIMITED | Durotan | Amelio Group | Thornton-Firkin LLP | GSM SURVEYOR SERVICES LTD | HRS Heat Exchangers | Voltz Power Services Ltd | Fairhurst | Jeremias UK Limited Commercial | Hoval | Nixon Hire | Motrol | ESL Steel Limited | RJ Smyth Engineering | Rotorflush Filters Ltd | Schneider Electric | SPECIALIST SWITCHGEAR SYSTEMS LIMITED | KSB Company | Danfoss | Colloide Site Services | Spirotech BV (MacFarlane Environmental) | BALDWINS CRANE HIRE LIMITED | Siga Filtration | Raised Floor Solutions Ltd | McMahon & Associates | Gen Civils | AIG Enclosures | Middleton Forge Ltd | Astral Limited | IWTM-UK Ltd | PROTECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED | JDD INSULATION LIMITED | Barilla Ltd | Armstrong Filtration Technology | BEST Services (Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG)) | Eaton | Geo Environmental Engineering

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