River Thames Scheme planners' statutory consultation ends on 4 March.
If you missed in person and online consultation events there is a recording available to view and there are information points where you can pick up physical copies of the brochure and consultation materials at the following locations:
- Civic Centre, Esher
- Molesey (Henrietta Parker) Adult Learning Centre
- Molesey Library
- Molesey Boat Club
- Walton Centre for the Community
- Walton Library
- Weybridge Library
The project aims to prevent the flooding of thousands of homes and businesses along the River Thames which in Surrey runs through one of the biggest areas of undefended, developed flood plain in England. The area has suffered significant flooding in recent years and due to climate change this risk is growing.
It will involve a new flood channel in two sections, through the boroughs of Runnymede and Spelthorne. There will also be increases in capacity at three weirs and downstream of the Desborough Cut.
The channels will carry excess rainfall and prevent the Thames from bursting its banks and flooding communities. More than 11,000 homes and businesses in Surrey and London as well as roads, railways, drinking water networks and electricity supplies will be protected from flooding.
Planners are confident the scheme will also bring environmental, social, health and economic benefits and want to hear the views of as many people as possible.
Once you have had the opportunity to view the comprehensive documents on the scheme and had access to a statutory consultation brochure either online or by picking one up at information points or from previous events, planners are encouraging you to fill in the feedback form. (This consultation has now closed.)
You need to submit these online, or if you pick up a feedback form you can return this in the stamped addressed envelope provided. (It is a comprehensive form because planners want to gather as much information as possible, but you are able to save as you go if completing it online.)
For full details see the River Thames Scheme.