Construction work for SAWA has started!

Construction work at SAWA has commenced!
Since this week, the site has been bustling with activity as the construction area is being prepared and groundwork has begun.

Big bags filled for brown roof

First, the topsoil layer was excavated to create space for the foundation. This soil is not simply removed; ten big bags on the construction site have been filled to the brim. This earth is temporarily stored and will be reused for SAWA's brown roof.

The soil on which SAWA is being built is rich with seeds from plants that were already present or spontaneously arrived. By preserving the top few centimeters of soil from the construction site, the seeds already in the earth are saved. This soil is then mixed with recycled gravel and reapplied to the roof of SAWA's low-rise section, allowing native plants to grow there. With this brown roof, SAWA contributes to an environment that becomes attractive to more species of insects and birds. This way, the black redstart, a frequently observed visitor in the Lloydkwartier, can continue to find its favorite snacks at SAWA in the future.

Photo black redstart: ©Barky, Vroege Vogels