Thames tunnel project to heat 650,000 London homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 22:44 · Archive

A pipeline project would use industrial heat to warm 650,000 London homes.

Two proposed tunnels, 2.5 metres in diameter, would run under the Thames from Belvedere to Westminster, redistributing industrial heat to homes across London. The project has received £41 million in funding, with construction targeted for 2028 and heat supply expected from 2032.

Thames tunnel project to heat 650,000 London homes — Image: BBC London

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Thames tunnel plan to heat 650,000 homes gets £41m funding boostA new pipeline along the Thames will use heat from industry and redistribute it to homes across London.BBC London · 23 Sept, 13:29
650k London homes set to get heating by huge network running under the ThamesThe two proposed tunnels would be 2.5 metres in diameter and run from Belvedere to Westminster, with construction targeted for 2028 and heat supply from 2032.MyLondon · 23 Sept, 05:24

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