Photo DiarySouth Downs Eco Lodge RenovationAs many of our regular visitors will know, one wing of our eco-hostel (formerly an accommodation block for HMS Mercury) has been awaiting transformation since 1995. We have decided that it deserves to take priority in our building transformation programme. It will enable us to offer residential courses to bigger school groups and adult courses. It will also offer an ensuite accommodation option for eco-tourism.
This new wing has 11 new ensuite rooms; a specially fitted room for wheelchair users; a ‘changing places’ toilet; a kitchen, a breakfast/living room and a staff flat. The outside is clad with western red cedar from a local plantation extensive arrays of solar PV panels provide electricity and a ground-source heat pump contribute to a huge an overall carbon saving.
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The Latest NewsAs many of our regular visitors, supporters and friends will know, half of our Eco Lodge has been eagerly awaiting transformation since we took over the site in 1995. Building works started in March 2020 and the site was handed back to us in March 2021 As turns out the lockdown period was a great opportunity to the building works, minimising disruption to our visitors. The project was dubbed Hope at the end of the car park during a very hard time for us when the main site was closed and much of our learning programme suspended, Hopefully things are back to normal now! We have really enjoyed welcoming our first guests, a new team of staff to host visitors and campers. We have produced a PDF which is downloadable from the link below that tells the full story and shows how this project is leading the way as an exemplar for eco-retrofit projects. |
Be Part of the ProjectTo become involved speak Christine Seaward.
PHONE 01730 823166 christine@sustainability-centre.org |
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Earthworks Trust & Earthworks FoundationThe Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by The Earthworks Trust (Charity No.1079866). Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation. All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust. SITE VISITORSPlease be aware that our 55 acre site is privately owned. Customers and clients are welcomed at their own risk. All visitors are reminded that this is a countryside site and all tracks, paths and car parks are informal, uneven and may not all be suitable for people with mobility issues. As we are located in the South Downs National Park dark skies zone, there is no lighting on site after dark. We advise sturdy, appropriate footwear at all times and use of a torch at night. |
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Main AddressThe Sustainability Centre
Droxford Road, East Meon, Hants GU32 1HR 01730 823166
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South Downs Eco Lodge & Camp SiteSouth Downs Eco Lodge
The Sustainability Centre Droxford Road, East Meon, Hants GU32 1HR 01730 823549
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Burials01730 823425
burials@sustainability-centre.org Education01730 823166
education@sustainability-centre.org Courses01730 823166
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