The Pump House Environment Centre was opened on the 26th August 2004 by 'BBC Midlands Today' news reporter Nick Owen and chairman of The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, Cecil Duckworth.
Our mission:
The aims of the centre are to:
- Raise community awareness of environmental issues.
- Provide community access to information and advice on a range of environmental issues.
- Give ideas for and stimulate action to improve the environment.
- Demonstrate a number of sustainable technologies and building materials.
What’s inside?
Public Display Area - This is situated on the ground floor. At its centre is the information desk where our Volunteer and Community Co-ordinator is based. The area also houses the eco cafe and shop.Please click here for more information.
Meeting and Training Room -
Located on a new mezzanine floor and available for hire by groups of up to 35 people
Public Toilets - Toilets, all with disabled access, are situated on the ground floor in the East Wing.
Offices - Offices used by The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust are located on the first floor of the East Wing.
Workshops & Storage - These are located on the ground floor of the East Wing and used by DWT.
A commitment to sustainability:
Various sustainable technologies and materials are in use at the centre.
These include: Water:
-Rainwater harvesting. Collecting the water falling on the roof of the centre and using this to flush the toilets.
-Water saving devices on taps and shower heads.
Installation of efficient low-flush toilets. Sustainable Energy:
-Small-scale wind turbines
-Photovoltaic solar cells, which use energy from sunlight to generate electricity.
-Ground source heat pumps, used to heat water to supply the under-floor heating system. Energy Efficiency:
-Use of insulated pipes for hot water supply through the building.
-Efficient under-floor heating systems.
-Energy efficient light bulbs, one of which will last as long as eight ordinary bulbs.
-Sheeps wool insulation in floors and roof spaces. This natural product requires very little energy and is relatively clean to produce.
-Use of ‘Grade A’ efficiency electrical goods.
-Passive ventilation, running on low energy fans Natural Building Materials:
-Marmoleum flooring, made from Linseed Oil, Pine Rosin, Wood-flour, Cork-flour, Limestone and Jute.
FSC approved timber (deriving from sustainable sources)
-Clay plaster, a natural and environmentally sound alternative to gypsum based plasters.
-Rockfon ceiling tiles. Rockfon is made mainly from Rock Wool, composed of natural stone, clay and calcium.
-Natural paints. Paints made from materials
such as beeswax and citrus oils, abundant mineral pigments and chalk.
-Sisal carpets. Made from plant fibres coloured with natural dyes.
Partners:
The Environment Centre project is a partnership project consisting of 3 main partners.
1) The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust
2) Worcester City Council
3) The Friends of Gheluvelt Park Group
If you want to visit the centre to find out more about environmental issues, to ask for information or simply to take a look around and have a cup of tea, we are open
Wed to Sat, 10.00am to 4.00pm, excluding public holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Contact us:
Pump House Environment Centre,
Waterworks Road,
Barbourne,
Worcester,
WR1 3EZ.
Telephone: 01905 734934
For a map of where to find us, click here
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