RESIDENTS are reminded there is a chance to find out more about exciting new plans for Portland’s version of the Eden Project.

Ahead of a planning application being submitted, drop-in events are being held on Portland today and tomorrow. Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit will be attending for part of the day today.

As reported, the development brings together the visions of two world-class attraction projects that had been planned for Portland for some time – MEMO and Jurassica. The attraction will form part of a wider vision for a global network of sites by Eden Project International, an off-shoot of the Eden Project in Cornwall.

It will transform and regenerate exhausted quarry and mine workings within the tunnels of Albion Stone’s Jordans Mine and accessed from Bower’s Quarry on Portland to create a subterranean visitor experience dedicated to biodiversity.

At the drop-in events, visitors will be able to meet the team behind the project, hear the latest on progress and get involved in community consultation.

The sessions are at Atlantic Academy (Osprey Quay) in Lerret Road, Portland today and tomorrow, both from 10am-3.30pm. There is also a drop-in session at St George’s Church on October 6 and 7, both from 10am-3.30pm.