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The status recorded for “Sunflower Power Poles” is Under Construction.

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Sunflower Power Poles

Sector: Metal • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Source: INDY Week

Project

Under Construction

The project involves transforming Duke Energy's 73-foot power poles at Dix Park in Raleigh into giant steel sunflowers, aiming to enhance the park's aesthetic and community engagement. This creative infrastructure project is part of the larger development of the Gipson Play Plaza, which is set to open in 2025.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Metal, Steel, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: INDY Week

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The project “Sunflower Power Poles” is an infrastructure initiative in the Metal sector, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from INDY Week.

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Original status	Under Construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project involves transforming Duke Energy's 73-foot power poles at Dix Park in Raleigh into giant steel sunflowers, aiming to enhance the park's aesthetic and community engagement. This creative infrastructure project is part of the larger development of the Gipson Play Plaza, which is set to open in 2025.
Original sector	Public Art

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	North Carolina
City	Raleigh

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Source	INDY Week
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Record type	Project
Sector	Metal, Steel, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-03-20

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