The construction of the £40 million Keynsham Recycling Hub has been recognised for its approach to improving sustainability with a prestigious building award.
The Keynsham Recycling Centre | Photo © B&NES Council
The recycling hub, which was completed in early 2024, scooped first prize in the Building Project of the Year Over £5m category at the Construction Excellence South West Awards 2025.
It was one of five schemes shortlisted in the category, with the entries narrowed down to three following a public vote, and the winner announced at the awards dinner at Aerospace Bristol on 17th July.
Councillor Mark Elliott, cabinet member for resources, said: “I’d 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.
“It 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.”
The recycling hub was submitted to the awards by SRA Architects, the Bath-based company that acted as lead designer for the council.
Andy Battle, Director at SRA Architects, said: “Recognition 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.”
Keynsham Recycling Centre will represent the South West in the National Finals, which take place later in the year.
