Two-year Padeswood Biodiversity Park project gets underway

Work on the proposed Padeswood Biodiversity Park has begun and will take two years to complete.

The scheme, designed by students at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, aims to transform a 3.5-hectare disused landfill site to the west of the plant.

Michell Ecology and John Searl Forestry have been given the go-ahead to develop the park for use by the public and staff. It will include wetland areas for amphibians and birds, bird hides, wildlife refuges and wildflower areas. The goal is to create up to 18 rich habitat types on the site rather than the three sparse habitats that already exist. 

Sand martins already nest in the kiln meal silos and peregrine falcons have been spotted perching on the plant.  

The park will also have a sensory element for people with visual disabilities, with the creation of scented meadowsweet pasture and the opportunity to listen to bird song.