Work started in February to transform the neglected Hoole subway and incorporate three “Supertrees”. (See https://thechesterblog.com/2018/02/11/chester-super-trees/ )
The tree sculptures will be 7.5m high and will help to boost biodiversity in the city. Made of steel, they will allow various climbing plants to thrive within the city, increasing the plant diversity, which in turn will increase the animal and insect diversity. The structures will in many ways resemble a tree, constructed from a lattice work of steel that branches out at the top.
The project has been conceived by the ForEST (For Eco Supertrees) community group and has been designed and delivered in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council and ForEST.
Councillor Samantha Dixon, Leader Cheshire West and Chester Council said: “The vision is for a community oasis for residents, commuters and shoppers. The works are improving the quality of the public open space and accessibility. In recent years the site has suffered from anti-social behaviour and restricted accessibility. The improvements include the removal of overgrown vegetation and adding new low maintenance planting which will retain clear sight lines and new ramped access.
“We are also working with Chester Zoo who will use the garden as an education space to connect the natural world with the city.”
The trees are being installed early April that will require a lane closure on the roundabout for approximately two weeks.
Like any garden, the ForEST community group plan to add to and develop the garden as time goes by using volunteers from the local community.
The ForEST group secured £25,000 towards the project from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, Pocket Parks Plus grant. A grant of £48,000 has been provided through WREN’s FCC Communities Action Fund. Section 106 funding of £48,000 and New Homes Bonus funding of £51,442 has also been used for this project.
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The best thing that could and should have been done with that area was suggested by the redoubtable Dora Taylor many years ago.That was the fact that the whole area should be filled in.
What a positive suggestion ! You should have started a campaign all those years ago
Many thanks for that reply. Miss Taylor did make that suggestion many times.At least when she passed away a member of the council made a statement to me which I think she would have loved.This councillor said there should be more of Dora’s like around because she certainly kept them,the council,on their toes.Also if it was not for Miss Taylor there would be no playground on St Annes Street.I wonder what she would have thought of this new bus station.
Visionary