A top award for Bath & North East Somerset Council\u2019s \u00a340m Keynsham Recycling Hub, which has been recognised for its innovative approach to reuse and recycling and the positive impact it has had.<\/p>\n
The recycling hub, which was completed in early 2024, scooped first prize in the Building Project of the Year Over \u00a35m category at the Construction Excellence South West Awards 2025.<\/p>\n
It was one of five schemes shortlisted in the category with the entries narrowed down to three\u00a0following a public vote, and the winner announced at the awards dinner at Aerospace Bristol on July 17.<\/p>\n
Councillor Mark Elliott, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: \u201cI\u2019d like to thank all those who took the time to vote and everyone involved in the project. This award recognises the contribution that Keynsham Recycling Centre makes to the built environment of the South West and the premise of the development, which was sustainability in society through improved access to public recycling, increased capacity and material variety for recycling, reducing waste to landfill, promoting re-use and educating the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a significant investment by the council, but the resulting facility is a highly efficient and future-proofed operational hub that can process over 150,000 tonnes of waste for reuse, recycling and disposal, ensuring that we can meet current and future demand in our area.\u201d<\/p>\n
The recycling hub was submitted to the awards by SRA Architects, the Bath-based company that acted as lead designer for the council.<\/p>\n
Andy Battle, Director at SRA Architects, said: \u201cRecognition has to be given to the council for their commitment to the vision for this project, and to all the team who contributed to a development that has set a new standard for reuse and recycling and is taking sustainability beyond the built form by changing public attitudes towards responsible material use.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keynsham Recycling Centre will represent the South West in the National Finals, which take place later in the year.<\/p>\n
More information about the awards can be found\u00a0on the CSE website<\/a>\u00a0and information on construction of the Keynsham Recycling Hub\u00a0on the council\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n