A new garden is set to be built after the council approved plans for the former Royal Liverpool University Hospital site.
The project will turn part of the old hospital area into a green space with trees, plants and areas for wildlife. Walking and cycling paths will also be included to make it easier for people to use.
It is the first scheme from a partnership between BAM UK and Ireland and the Eden Project, which aims to bring more nature into everyday places.
The garden is designed to create a calm and relaxing space for patients, hospital staff and visitors, while also helping local wildlife. Native plants will be used to attract pollinators such as bees and support the environment.
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group were involved in developing the plans, with a focus on how green spaces can support health and recovery.
James Sumner, chief executive of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, said: ‘We are pleased to be part of this fantastic partnership between BAM, the Eden Project, and the new hospital programme.
‘This green space will be a valuable addition to the ongoing development of our hospital site and will be a huge benefit to our patients, visitors, staff, and the local environment.’
Dan James, commercial director of Eden Project, added: ‘We’re delighted to see this project receive planning approval. We look forward to working with BAM and the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool to demonstrate how nature can play a central role in supporting health and wellbeing, creating spaces that are restorative, inclusive, and rich in biodiversity.’
The development is expected to be used as an example of how nature can be included in healthcare spaces in future.
Beyond its environmental benefits, the initiative will also create opportunities for community activities, education and volunteering, with the Eden Project helping develop programmes linking nature to health and wellbeing.
Construction is expected to begin once final preparatory work is complete, with project partners pledging to work closely with residents and community groups throughout the build.
Images: BAM UK and Ireland and the Eden Project
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