On the 15th March, Dowhigh were proud to be a part of a seed scattering event in a section of land behind the Liverpool World Museum and Central Library.
The Flyover Meadow, which is on the approach into the city centre from Scotland Road (just after the LJMU building) is a section of land which used to be underneath the flyover which has since been removed and is a highly visible area for people entering the city.
The seed, which has been harvested right here in the Liverpool area has been sorted, treated and cleaned through a machine which came from the Ukraine – a fitting accompaniment to Eurovision which is being held in Liverpool in 2023.
The seed sewing event, led by Richard Scott of Scouse Flowerhouse in partnership with Liverpool World Museum and The Eden Project scattered Cornflower, Corn and Sunflower seeds in the area which had been prepared by Dowhigh.
The event which is part of a wider Liverpool wide scheme to sow seeds and plant flowers in various key sites across the city and runs in conjunction with Liverpools’ “Glitter Not Litter” initiative, attempting to engage local people in the run up to Eurovision to work with local community groups to clean and green up community areas, parks and open spaces.
As part of the preparation and support for the project, Dowhigh have provided:
- 60 ton of sand
- 40 ton of sharp sand
- 32 ton of top soil
- Harris fencing / barriers
- JCB and man-power
Soil came from recycled materials which Dowhigh provided as part of our goal to becoming carbon net zero by 2030.
The area which have been scattered will grow blue and yellow flowers in support of Ukraine and is hoped to be ready in time for Eurovision (May 9th to Saturday 13th May).
The event was attended by staff of Dowhigh (including Trevor Murray and Matt Corke) as well as staff from Liverpool World Museum, The Eden Project, Scouse Flower House and local councillors including Nick Small, Christine Banks, Laura Robertson-Collins and Dan Barrington.
After the seed sewing event, a signing took place in the Liverpool Museum where Peter Stewart (The Eden Project) and Laura Pye (Liverpool World Museum Director) signed a partnership agreement which was witnessed by Councillor Dan Barrington (Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Highways). Local musicians played as everyone enjoyed a tea or coffee and cakes.
We discussed using the mud mound behind the World Museum in Liverpool during a conversation about urban green spaces in our neighbourhood with Richard Scott, the director of the National Wildflower Centre. We collaborated to prepare the plot for sowing after obtaining approval from the Liverpool City Council and the World Museum. By making a blue and yellow meadow, we wanted to honour Ukraine by using wildflowers. With the cooperation of Dowhigh Ltd and the Scouse Flowerhouse, the site was prepared with materials and plants. All the materials we used were recycled and came from our recycling yard as a team effort to identify the best base material. In order to develop beautiful urban landscapes for the benefit of the entire community, Dowhigh Ltd takes pride in working in collaboration with a wide range of entities while delivering this project. We have witnessed the negative effects of climate change, and investing in expanding our community’s green spaces is a great strategy to combat this issue. With all the construction work we do in the area; we feel like it is our obligation to help make the city greener and environmentally friendly.
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