Cornish Heartlands CompetitionPhytoremediation Fields


Experimental green space showcasing green technology and forming the setting for the Cornish Mining Museum.

The proposals include Biomass farming and energy production through wind turbines.  A field and drainage lattice network will have sheltered garden rooms within the field crops.  A network of bunds and decks linking the bunds reflect the locations of lode lines of the mine below.

Bio-remediation is a key part of the design which interprets remediation and ecological diversification into a strong design for the world heritage site, to make it attractive for funding opportunities.  The land is contaminated with tin and copper mining waste – our team included expertise from a land remediation scientist and an ecologist for bio remediation.

Mine waste supports unusual bryophyte populations that could be used in green façade design.  Biomass farming will support the CHP and also demonstrate current thinking in bioremediation of mine waste.

Other innovative green ideas include water recycling of runoff water, and modifications to increase the flood capacity of the red river.

–2006
Cornwall, UK

Client

Kerrier District Council

Value

£8m



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Experimental green space showcasing green technology and forming the setting for the Cornish Mining Museum.

Kinnear Landscape Architects
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