The Meads and Lyndhurst Park Flood Alleviation Scheme engagement

We asked

We asked for your views on our proposed Meads and Lyndhurst Park Flood Alleviation Scheme.

The proposed scheme aims to:

reduce flood risk to properties within the Silk Stream catchment by increasing the storage of water within the open space
create new habitats for wildlife
deliver biodiversity, environmental and amenity enhancements to the park and its users.

You said

We wrote to 1409 residents and businesses inviting them to have their say on our proposals. We received 6 responses

50% of respondents strongly supported our proposals, with no one strongly opposing them.

21 residents also attended a Community Engagement event hosted by our Action for Silk Stream partner, Thames21. Residents shared their:

Suggestions on the placement of our proposed detention basins / Wetlands
Concerns around fly tipping
Views on re-introducing a play area
Suggestions on the trees, plants and other vegetation that we should introduce

We did

We have considered all the feedback received and final designs are now being developed ahead of progressing with a tender process for construction. The scheme is expected to go out to tender in Autumn 2025.