Buchelay, March 28, 2023 – Since mid-March, the first inert building and civil engineering soils have been arriving at the ECT site in Buchelay (78). By reusing excavated soil from local building sites, ECT brings a new landscaped park to life. The park will open to the public in early 2024. Built on communal land, this project is part of the circular economy of excavated soil.
A new green space open to all, created by recycling excavated soil
Following on from the Plaine des Sports Grigore Obreja sports complex along the A13 freeway, ECT is starting work on a new landscaped park in Buchelay, Yvelines.
A place of nature, relaxation and leisure, the site will be an invitation to stroll. And to discovery for residents of the town and surrounding area.
The new park will be open to all by spring 2024. 640 meters of pathways, adapted for people with reduced mobility, will serve nature areas. The development includes the planting of 5,000 trees and the creation of meadows and lawns. The site will also be home to leisure areas, equipped with planted bleachers and street furniture.
This project is in line with the community’s desire to enhance the attractiveness of its territory. This will enable the town of Buchelay to continue its efforts to revitalize the entrance to the town – all at a lower cost.
"This park project confirms our desire to complete the development of the Grigore-Obreja Sports Park where, as part of our Land of Games label, international judo and breaking athletes will be training for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In the spring of the same year, the people of Buchel will be able to enjoy a new park, a veritable green lung for our commune: a 4.6-hectare area of nature between town and country, entirely self-financed. Once the park has been completed, a soccer pitch will also be laid out.
A new green space open to all, created by recycling excavated soil
When developing a site, ECT takes charge of all phases of the project, from design to administrative authorizations, including management, control of soil inputs, landscaping and equipment installation.
Since mid-March, the soil has been received on site under a strict control process, to guarantee its traceability.
"This beautiful project embodies ECT's core values: to develop a circular economy for excavated soil, in order to design useful developments that contribute directly to a local dynamic. See you in 18 months for the inauguration!
How does land traceability work?
ECT’s Buchelay site only accepts inert (unpolluted) soil from urban construction sites. The reception of soil is managed by ECT in strict compliance with material traceability obligations. Controls are carried out at various levels:
- When we draw up the DAP (Demande d’Acceptation Préalable – Preliminary Acceptance Request), which enables us to characterize the worksite and send the different types of soil to the right management channels.
- At site entry, by the receiving agent who validates correct unloading and checks the load using a camera.
- When the land is unloaded by the landlord, before final acceptance.
The Buchelay project in figures
- Start of works: March 2023
- Duration of work: 8 months of soil input
- Landscaping and planting: 4th quarter 2023
- Total area: 4.6 hectares
- 1.8 ha planted with 5,000 trees and shrubs
