New Mural, Upcycled Fixtures Added to Energy Hill at Terry Hershey Park
Energy Hill in Terry Hershey Park recently celebrated the unveiling of a new gathering space and a captivating mural painted on a repurposed shipping container. This joint venture between Harris County Commissioner Lesly Briones, Shell, and the Energy Corridor District, aims to capture the essence of energy evolution and the spirit of the Energy Corridor community. Positioned conveniently across from the main entrance to Terry Hershey Park, the 40-foot mural serves as both an engaging display and a handy navigation point.
Elijah Williams, Executive Director of the Energy Corridor District, celebrated the project, saying, “This has been an awesome public private partnership between our three entities that tells the story of the future of energy and adaptive reuse, creates a public space for citizens to learn about energy, and demonstrates what is possible when the public and private sectors work together.”
As an addition to this communal space, Shell donated a series of park benches, picnic tables, and planters made by CanvUS from upcycled wind farm turbine blades. Shell operates wind farms across the globe, including three in the US, and with wind turbines having a lifespan of 20-30 years, finding sustainable disposal methods for their components is essential.
Akilah LeBlanc, Shell GM Commercial Innovation Partnerships, said, “At Shell, partnering with local communities where we live and work is a core part of who we are as a company, and as people. Delivering more and cleaner energy to the world requires innovation and the best creative thinkers. We hope these benches made from upcycled wind turbine blades give people in Houston a place to relax and let their imaginations spin.”
Commissioner Lesley Briones shared her perspective, “As a mother of three young girls, creating a more resilient and sustainable Harris County is a top priority for me. Energy Hill at Terry Hershey Park is a symbol of what that future should look like: innovation that improves the quality of life. I’m grateful for our partners at the Energy Corridor District and Shell and look forward to working together as Harris County continues to be both the traditional energy capital of the world and the global leader of the energy transition.”
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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