Heartlands web cams go live

The two web cameras that have been installed on site at Heartlands to follow the build progress have gone live on the Heartlands website.

On the 'Watch' page of our website you can view the photos taken by the cameras as they are updated with a new image everyday.

Sneak preview of web cameras!

Two web cameras have been installed at Heartlands to keep you updated with all the developments from the site.

The top photograph is an image from one of the cameras which is aimed at Robinson's Shaft and will follow the renovation works on the Grade 2* listed buildings. The second camera will record the progress of the new buildings, which will allow you to see the community building, artist studios and market square spring up from the ground.

The web cameras are due to go live in the next month, so keep visiting our website.

Progress from site

The Robinson's Shaft Headgear at the centre of the Heartlands site, has been encased in protective covering ready for the structure to be treated and restored.

This is a closer view to the top of the headgear which shows the winding mechanism.

New road around Heartlands starting to take shape

Construction has started on a new link road bordering the Heartlands site in Pool, Cornwall.

The road will take cars around the northern boundary of the Heartlands site, from Dudnance Lane to Trevenson Road opposite Cornwall College.

Both of the photos are taken from the scaffolding surrounding Robinson's Shaft Headgear, which is at the centre of the Heartlands site. The top photo shows South Crofty Mine in the distance and the road coming towards the Carpenter's Shed building which will become a restaurant and cafe. The bottom photograph shows the new road to the right and the land to the left is where Heartlands playground and events arena will be located.

Developments from site

We are delighted to report that developments on site are speeding up!

Pre-works are in full swing with the inside of the Carpenters Shed (see photo above and below) being cleared and concreted.

The scaffolding encasing the headgear is almost complete, which will allow us to take a closer look at the headgear's structure.

Trustees Required!

One of the most significant regeneration projects in the UK is under way in Pool, Cornwall. Heartlands is a £35million pioneering social enterprise, transforming a derelict industrial site into a UNESCO World Heritage Site with new opportunities for business, events, the community and the arts, and acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the area.

To deliver this vision and to ensure the long-term success of Heartlands we're forming a new social enterprise, the Heartlands Trust. If you want to be part of this great vision and help lead the economic, social and environmental transformation of Heartlands and Cornwall this is a great opportunity for you.

We are proposing to hold an opening evening for all those interested in learning more about a Trustee role at Heartlands on October 21st 2010.

For details of the open evening and any further background information, please contact Scott James, Heartlands Programme Director on 01209 722320 or scott.james@cornwall.gov.uk.

Found balloons mapped out

There have now been 22 balloons reported found from the 'Great Heartlands Biodegradable Balloon Race'. We have had reports from Germany, France and Jersey to let us know that the balloons have manged to cross the Channel.

Mapping the found balloons it can be seen that the furthest travelled is in Germany. Each balloon is represented by a red pin on the map.

There are only 3 more weeks left until the winner of the furthest travelled balloon is announced!