New E.ON-funded playground brings joy to Lincolnshire Housing Partnership and Immingham residents
Residents in Immingham joined in with the celebrations as Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) officially opened a new playground which was proudly funded by E.ON, creating a fun, safe, and accessible space for families in the area.
The playground is designed for children of all ages and features a range of purpose-built play equipment including slides, swings, roundabouts, and a basketball court.
The investment in the play area is part of a joint project between E.ON and LHP which has upgraded the energy efficiency of over 600 homes in Immingham and Grimsby, while contributing to local neighbourhoods with community initiatives.
To celebrate the opening of the playground, E.ON and LHP representatives were proud to meet local residents and to treat them to free ice cream and other goodies, providing families with a welcome treat in the warm weather.
Officials from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero were also in attendance, as part of a planned visit to observe LHP’s innovative energy efficiency work which is being part financed by the government’s Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 2.1. Immingham Town Council also played a key role in supporting the project, with the council agreeing to maintain the site moving forward.
Vijay Tank, Chief Commercial Officer of Energy Infrastructure Solutions at E.ON UK, said: “We’re committed to delivering real social impact as part of our work improving the energy efficiency of homes, businesses, cities and entire communities across the UK.
“Partnering with Lincolnshire Housing Partnership on this playground has allowed us to give something meaningful back to Immingham, beyond the energy improvements we’re delivering for local residents.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with LHP, transforming homes and building stronger community ties across Lincolnshire for a greener and more connected future.”
Charlotte Johnson, Executive Director of Property at LHP, said: “While our Wave 2.1 project focuses on making homes warmer and more energy efficient, it’s just as important that we invest in our neighbourhoods. Seeing the local community come together to celebrate the opening was incredibly rewarding, and it’s fantastic to see so many families already enjoying the new space.
“We’d like to thank E.ON, Immingham Town Council, and our colleagues who worked hard behind-the-scenes to bring the project to life. It’s projects like these which remind us what can be achieved when we come together to support our communities.”
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