Canopy Walkway, Rainforest Biome Eden Project – Phase 1
- Client: The Eden Project
- Project Value: £800,000
- Duration: 20 weeks
- Location: Cornwall
- Client: The Eden Project
- Project Value: £800,000
- Duration: 20 weeks
- Location: Cornwall
Overview
Having worked with the Eden Project for many years we project managed the construction of the rainforest biome’s canopy walkway experience.
Opened to visitors during the summer 2013, the walkway now provides Europe’s leading rainforest education resource – a learning experience inside the biome that includes a base camp, two bridges, a shelter and elevated canopy paths.
The project was a major undertaking in tropical conditions. However, the rainforest biome remained open during the construction period, with the visitor experience unimpeded.
The walkway was delivered on time and in budget, fulfilling the Eden team’s creative vision and ambitions and providing another excellent educational asset.
Key Project Stages
✓ Supporting the design process and appointment of trade contractors
✓ Planning and programme support for the works
✓ Construction of the substructures
✓ Principle for construction of high-level structures
✓ Sequencing of the low level paths and high level elements
✓ Successful incorporation of exhibits within the project
Jo Elworthy, Eden Project Director of Interpretation, said:
"Having worked and collaborated with We Are Ease on many previous successful projects, we had no hesitation in appointing them once again, thanks to their professional approach and ability to deliver a project on time and on budget."
