A new police station in Wilmslow is leading the way as one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable buildings in the country.
Opened in July, it’s the only police station nationally and the first public building in Cheshire to achieve the international Passivhaus design standard.
The Passivhaus features are expected to reduce energy consumption by up to 90% compared to a conventional office building. This also means significantly lower energy bills – helping to maximise the police budget and divert it to other areas.
The opening was attended by Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable Mark Roberts and local dignitaries. The ribbon cutting to declare the building officially opened was carried out by children from local school St. John’s CE Primary.
Dan Price, Police and Crime Commissioner, said:
“One of my priorities is to modernise, including the police estate. This new building is leading the way, not only here in Cheshire but nationwide. Having police buildings that are fit for purpose is key in ensuring not only the comfort of officers and staff, but also our commitments to our communities and the environment.
“We are the pioneers of what modern energy efficient public buildings can be and this police station is the first step in this journey for us and the rest of the county.”
Chief Constable Mark Roberts, Cheshire Constabulary, said:
“It’s been a long time in the making, but I am delighted that we are opening this fantastic new police station. It is an important statement of our commitment to Wilmslow and the surrounding areas that we will maintain a strong police presence here. It is also right that we provide excellent working conditions for our hard-working officers and staff.
“This is part of our estates strategy for East Cheshire, and we now hope to make positive progress on a new station in Crewe to ensure our buildings are sustainable, environmentally friendly and fit for purpose.”
Jon Bootland, Chief Executive, Passivhaus Trust, said:
“We are delighted to see the UK’s first Passivhaus certified police station. It makes so much sense that public buildings are opting for the Passivhaus standard, which brings a wide range of benefits, from drastically reduced energy bills and carbon emissions to improved comfort and air quality for occupants. Social housing, schools, swimming pools and health centres are already being built to the Passivhaus standard across the UK and now a police station!”
In his Police and Crime Plan, Dan Price, who legally owns the police estate, promised to modernise it for the future and focus on the delivery of the environmental strategy. This commits to minimising the impact on the environment and best practice whilst supporting operational activity.
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