Barnet Council starts Burnt Oak flood defence work
Scheme at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space aims to tackle climate change risks and protect homes.
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Barnet Council has commenced work on a flood alleviation scheme in Burnt Oak, specifically at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space. The project aims to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and infrastructure while also addressing climate change concerns.
Project Details and Objectives
Burnt Oak brook reshaping to improve flood defences
Works begin this month at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space as part of a £6 million project.
The scheme involves several environmental engineering measures. These include adjusting the slopes of Burnt Oak Brook, excavating new flood basins to hold excess water, and planting additional trees. These interventions are designed to manage surface water more effectively during periods of heavy rainfall.
Councillor Alan Schneiderman, the council's cabinet member for environment and climate change, stated that the project will help address the growing risks associated with climate change. He also noted that the scheme will improve the amenity space for residents, making it more biodiverse and visually appealing.
Councillor Schneiderman added, "We’re working together as a borough to become more sustainable and make Barnet net zero by 2042, and this is another step we’re making in the right direction." This initiative aligns with the council's broader commitment to environmental sustainability and achieving net zero emissions by 2042.
Flood‑alleviation work starts at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads, reducing risk for Burnt Oak residents
Construction begins this month and will create basins, planting and landscaped mounds funded by a £6 million Defra programme
Funding and Wider Context
The flood alleviation work is being funded by the Department for Environment. This funding is provided as part of the wider Action for Silk Stream project, which focuses on improving the water environment in the area. The current scheme follows similar flood alleviation projects previously undertaken by Barnet Council at Watling Park, also in Burnt Oak, as well as at Friary Park in Friern Barnet and Halliwick Park in Muswell Hill.
Further details about the project plans for The Meads Open Space are available through the Thames21 website.
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+What work is Barnet Council doing at Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space?
Barnet Council has begun a flood alleviation scheme. This involves adjusting the slopes of Burnt Oak Brook, digging new flood basins to store excess water, and planting more trees to help manage water flow and reduce flood risk.
+Who is funding the flood alleviation scheme in Burnt Oak?
The scheme is funded by the Department for Environment. This financial support is part of a larger initiative called the Action for Silk Stream project, which aims to improve the local water environment.
+What are the main goals of this flood defence project?
The primary goals are to address the increasing risks posed by climate change and to reduce the threat of flooding to homes and infrastructure in the area. It also aims to enhance the local amenity space for residents.
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