Hebburn, Windmill Way, Eco Centre and wind turbine

HER Number:
15235

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
Hebburn, Windmill Way, Eco Centre and wind turbine

Place:
Hebburn

Map Sheet:
NZ36NW

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Engine

Site Type: Specific:
Turbine

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
A purpose built eco centre, built in 1996. It incorporates up-to-date sustainable construction methods for the offices and also provides adequate quality tenancies for local start-up businesses, along with support of local jobs, job creation and social enterprise. Developed by Groundwork South Tyneside, all materials were recycled from sustainable sources, including re-used bricks from a demolished factory, an aluminium roof re-smelted from old drink cans, wood from farmed forests and woollen carpets. Electricity is generated by a wind turbine and photovoltaic display. This award-winning project has become an exemplar of sustainability. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
3172

Northing:
6564

Grid Reference:
NZ31726564

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
SOUTH TYNESIDE LOCAL LIST REVIEW 2011: REFERENCE NUMBER: LSHA/110/J