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.
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Construction has commenced this month in Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space, Burnt Oak, to reshape Burnt Oak Brook. The primary objective is to improve the brook's stability and safety, thereby mitigating the risk of flooding to nearby homes, businesses, and streets. This work is a component of a larger climate resilience effort.
Project funding and scope
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
The scheme is part of the £6 million Action for Silk Stream project, which receives funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) through its Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes. These programmes are managed by the Environment Agency to foster advancements in flood and coastal resilience.
In addition to the flood defence measures, which include the creation of flood basins to capture excess rainwater, the project will introduce new trees, wetland planting, meadow areas, mounds, and landscaping. Councillor Alan Schneiderman, Barnet Council's cabinet member for environment and climate change, stated that the work will address the rising risks from climate change and also create a more biodiverse and attractive amenity space for residents.
Barnet Council has previously undertaken similar flood alleviation projects in Watling Park, Friary Park, and Halliwick Park.
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+What work is being done in Lyndhurst Park and The Meads Open Space?
Works have begun to reshape the slopes of Burnt Oak Brook to improve its stability and safety. Flood basins will also be created to capture excess rainwater, aiming to reduce the risk of flooding to nearby properties and streets.
+How much does the Action for Silk Stream project cost?
The overall Action for Silk Stream project has a budget of £6 million. This funding is provided by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as part of its Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes.
+Who is responsible for the flood alleviation scheme?
The scheme is being delivered by Barnet Council. Councillor Alan Schneiderman, who is the cabinet member for environment and climate change, has highlighted the project's role in addressing climate change impacts.
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