Rue Emile Basly
62141 Évin-Malmaison
GPS coordinates :
50.4394143495798, 3.0210241442804637
Transforming a mining wasteland into a green heritage area
Types of layout
Leisure and relaxation area
Landscaped urban park
Issues :
Renaturation
Green in the city
Status:
In project
Project presentation
In Évin-Malmaison, the former pits n°8 and 8 bis are about to be given a new lease of life. In partnership with the municipality, and complementing the work of the EPF des Hauts-de-France, this redevelopment project will transform these wastelands into a landscaped park. Designed for local residents, it will offer walking paths, a belvedere and a green theater around the pit 8 headframe, a reminder of the mining past. This new natural and leisure area will also help to beautify the neighbouring residential district and enhance the attractiveness of the area.
Key figures
Spring 2025
Beginning of work with inert earth to create contours, duration of work 4 months
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park development
Summer 2025
Road layout
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area dedicated to grassland
Autumn - Winter 2025 to 2026
Plantations
trees and shrubs planted
Spring - summer 2026
Open to the public
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of roadwork, including 160 m of cross-wood tracks
Partners
Project life
Transforming a mining wasteland into a green heritage area
February 2025 – The project to redevelop the former pits n°8 and 8 bis at Évin-Malmaison aims to transform a derelict wasteland into a landscaped park, in partnership with the local community. The aim of the project is to enhance the mining heritage while improving the living environment for local residents.
This new space will integrate :Â
- walking paths,
- a belvedere offering panoramic views
- a green amphitheater designed to host cultural and festive events,
- a hiking trail will complete the “Boucle des 3 cavaliers”, offering a safe route through the area.
As part of a circular economy approach, this project is entirely financed by inert soil from local construction sites. It also contributes to the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity by rehabilitating existing natural environments and planting local species certified as “Végétal Local”.
