Calvary Hill in Pécs
Outlook terrace, promenade and protected flora at the area renovated with the support of HeidelbergCement
The protection of nature’s diversity has always been a serious issue for HeidelbergCement. The long-awaited, 116 000 € budget renovation of the abandoned nature reserve area of Calvary Hill was funded exclusively from its own resources without the involvement of public funds.
The goal of the project was the preservation of biodiversity, which is a part of the mentality and corporate culture of HeidelbergCement on a strategic level. Within the undertaking a promenade and an octagonal observation point were constructed and concrete benches weighing 800 kg were installed as well. The builders used a new type of cement called TioCem: when direct sunlight hits its surface, a chemical reaction is triggered, which helps to break down airborne pollutants. At Calvary Hill, Pécs, HeidelbergCement was the first to use this environmentally conscious technology in Hungary.
As a result of the fruitful combination of modern landscaping ideas and 21st century building materials the area was renovated in such a way that its values remained intact, which enabled it to become a part of the city again. The works started at the end of 2011 and concluded with the delivery ceremony in the summer of 2012.
