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The River Thames Scheme is designed to unlock the economic, health and environmental benefits of the river between Egham and Teddington.

It will:

• respond to the challenges of flooding
• provide access to green open spaces and sustainable travel routes
• encourage inclusive economic growth
• increase biodiversity

Each element of the River Thames Scheme will work together to deliver benefits for communities to help them live more sustainably.

A new flood channel will:

• reduce the risk of flooding to homes, businesses, and infrastructure
• provide a habitat for wildlife and a new feature in the landscape

The channel will be flanked by new areas of public green open space, for recreation and spending time with nature.

New footpaths and cycleways will run along the channel and through the new public spaces. These will link different elements of the scheme with communities and providing better connections within and across the area.

Areas of new and improved habitat for wildlife will connect with existing nature sites and wildlife corridors to further support biodiversity.

It is the first flood and climate mitigation project which is described as nationally significant, reflecting the scope and ambition of the scheme.

The Environment Agency and Surrey County Council are working together to deliver the River Thames Scheme in partnership with other local authorities and interested parties.

Visit our consultation page to read more about the scheme.

Events

There will be events running throughout the consultation period. This is your opportunity to ask our project team any questions you have about the scheme. You can see a full list on the events page.

Questionnaire

You can provide feedback by completing our online questionnaire.

All responses should be received by Tuesday 20 December 2022. Any responses received after this date may not be considered as part of the consultation process.

Contact

Get in touch with us using our Contact form if you have any questions about the River Thames Scheme or the consultation process.