Esh Construction has been appointed to develop a sustainable tri-service station in Hebburn.

The new station is set to be the first station of its kind in the country to be carbon neutral.

The plan is that Hebburn Tri Station will become home to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) alongside teams from Northumbria Police and North East Ambulance Service.

Esh Construction will commence work in the new year on the state-of-the-art hub which will feature staff accommodation, appliance bays for emergency vehicles and a free-standing training building. Externally, the site will feature charging ports, with a view to all three services having a fleet of electric vehicles.

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To drive forward blue light services' commitments to minimise carbon footprint, the station will boast carbon neutral status through the use modern sustainable technologies. A rainwater harvesting and re-use system combined with solar photo voltaic roof panels and ground source heat pumps will be used to meet the energy requirements of the facility. A wildflower meadow will feature among the landscaping of the grounds to help promote local biodiversity.

Esh's Pre-Construction Director, Chris Hale, said: "This is a really exciting project to be involved with, not least due to its significance within the local area as a development which demonstrates the continued commitment of TWFRS to improving services and safety for the community, but also as a pioneering scheme which can lead the way for future sustainable blue light buildings."

Procured via the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), the appointment of a Queens Award-winning local contractor to deliver the development will provide a boost to the community through Esh's commitment to delivering a raft of social value initiatives. More than 65% of the project spend will be re-invested within Tyne and Wear through procurement of local labour and supply.