Eden Project

Eden reopens after the floods

We’re very excited about reopening our doors to the public this morning, following an amazing clean-up operation by our committed team.

To the sound of a lone Cornish piper, our site was officially reopened by Di Mullis (pictured), a member of our Pollinator Team whose own home was severely flooded. She paid tribute to the Eden team: “I know what you’ve done in the last seven days here and it’s with that wonderful achievement and spirit that I’m absolutely privileged to reopen Eden and take our wonderful Eden Project into the future.”

We’ve got lots going on this week, including The Hive of Activity creative workshops reopening in the Core building on Saturday. This excitement will continue throughout the winter with our A Time of Gifts festival, featuring lantern processions and festive music and food to bring warmth and light to those long, dark evenings.

Eden was hit hard by the flooding, like so many others in the local community, particularly homeowners and businesses in St Blazey, St Austell, Mevagissey, Lostwithiel and Pentewan. We felt that it was important for the community in which we live, our visitors, the people who work here and our suppliers and supporters that we reopened as soon as we could.

Gaynor Coley, Managing Director of Eden, said: “If the storm was testament to the power of nature, then the clean-up is testament to the power of the human spirit.

“The local community’s response to the flooding last week has demonstrated that resilient communities muster energy, generosity and real muscle in such difficult times.
 
“The job of re-building both for Eden and the local community is not yet complete. Many people face challenges to repair their homes or reinstate their businesses. But with the help of the local community, as well as volunteers and people across the country, I believe we’ll turn this from a hope into a reality.”

Collections will be made on the Eden site in aid of the Cornwall Flood Appeal, set up by the Cornwall Community Foundation to help local people. The Foundation’s patron is the Duchess of Cornwall and it is supported by the National Lottery. You can also donate to the appeal on the Cornwall Community Foundation website.

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