North London Heat and Power Project Progress Update – July 2025
Energy Recovery Facility
Work on the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) continues, with productivity from subcontractors on site at a good level. While delays to the overall programme have been reported, North London Waste Authority (NLWA) is working closely with the main contractor to improve on delivery certainty and mitigate further delays.
Steelwork is progressing on the boiler house for the facility’s two main boilers. Each boiler uses household waste as fuel and will have the capacity to process 43.8 tonnes of waste per hour, 350,000 tonnes annually.
The tipping hall and chutes are completed, along with the turbine table. The turbine hall walls are progressing in preparation for the delivery of the main turbine generator.
Elsewhere, the administration building steelwork commenced in May and is now well under way, marking another significant milestone. Other works to support the facility, including access roads and underground utilities, are continuing.
EcoPark House
EcoPark House, NLWA’s new education and visitors’ centre, officially opened on 10 June with representatives from Enfield, Islington and Waltham Forest councils and the Edmonton Sea Cadets marking the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
EcoPark House offers a vibrant and flexible space for north London residents, schools and community groups to find out more about recycling and waste. Since January 2025, more than 600 children and community members have come through the door at EcoPark House as final elements of the building were completed, sharing overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The new centre builds on NLWA’s in-school education offering. Through hands-on workshops and practical activities, students learn about waste management, the circular economy, and waste prevention. Pre-arranged EcoPark tours are also available for north London community groups, giving residents a chance to see how bulky waste and public recycling is managed at the site.
