Including the closely related terms flood, flooding, and flood risk.
… and approved the Funds Responsible Investment Policy. In December the committee approved the new investment strategy which builds in impact and climate. 1.4. Challenges during quarter 3 include: ● The work to deliver the ‘SuDS in Sutton Schools’ project, which would introduce natural drainage features to reduce flood risk in playgrounds and the local area continues to face issues related to costs…
… water run-off (e.g. rainwater) into the drains which in turn reduces the flood risk. The SuDS in Sutton Schools project has been delayed to 2023/24 at the request of the Environment Agency, the main stakeholder. Like many physical improvement projects, the council is reviewing the impact rising costs are having on the project and will seek to minimise this where possible while still delivering the aim…
… of reducing flood risk. The project is expected to deliver a scheme at St Helier Open Space, close to Tweeddale Primary School and Tweeddale Children’s Centre (subject to planning permission). River Wandle 6.2. The council works closely with local environmental charity the South East Rivers Trust to support the delivery of improvements to the River Wandle and Beverley Brook as per the dedicated Catchment…
…://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/sutton 6. Tackling Climate Change Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) 6.1. The quarter 1 report for 2022/23 provided a summary of the SuDS in Sutton Schools Project. The project involves the implementation of measures to reduce the risk of flooding in areas located near schools. A variety of measures may be installed such as rain gardens or swales which act to slow the rush of surface…