LIVERPOOL’S St Paul’s Square development has been “crowned green” with the first sedum roof in Liverpool’s commercial district.
The main contractor on phase three of the scheme, Shepherd Construction, has installed the covering which will absorb rainwater so that run-off is slowed, boosting the insulation properties of the building and creating a wildlife habitat.
The roof is one of the many sustainability features of the eight-storey speculative grade-A office space being developed by English Cities Fund (ECF).
This latest, and final, phase of development at St Paul’s Square is heading towards a May 2011 completion and will provide flexibility for multi-lets.
Nick Summerfield, project leader for Shepherd Construction, said: “This is the first sedum roof to be fitted to an office building in the heart of Liverpool’s commercial quarter and as well as boosting the sustainability of the structure it will also help improve the environment for those working in the offices.
“We are now entering the final stages of construction and look forward to completing this flagship development next spring.”
