Quote from on 21.02.2026, 5:54 pm

There’s finally some movement on the heating and hot‑water system across Holyrood — and it looks like the council is committing serious money to fixing the long‑standing issues.

Here’s what we know:

• The council secured £468k from the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme to upgrade HIUs, pipework, and heat exchangers.
• A £7.5m tender has been issued to replace the entire heat network with a new two‑pipe system powered by gas boilers.
• The contract (Phase 1) has already been awarded to CLC Contractors Ltd, running until November 2026.
• A possible Phase 2 (worth up to £5m) could replace external pipework and upgrade the boiler room.

So the big question is: how is this affecting residents right now?

🔥 Questions for discussion:

• Have you had your HIU replaced yet?
• Have you noticed any improvement in heating or hot water?
• Are the works being communicated clearly?
• Have you experienced disruptions or outages during upgrades?
• Do you think the new system will actually solve the long‑term issues?
• Should the estate still be relying on gas boilers in 2026–27?
• What would you want HEART to raise with the council about this project?

Share your experiences — good or bad. The more we compare notes, the clearer the picture becomes.