Policy paper

River Thames Scheme

How the Environment Agency and Surrey County Council plan to reduce flood risk in Surrey and South West London.

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The River Thames between Egham and Teddington is on the largest area of undefended, developed floodplain in England.

In the past, the area has suffered serious floods. With climate change, the risk of flooding is only going to grow.

We need a long term, sustainable plan to deal with this risk.

That plan is the River Thames Scheme.

Published 16 March 2021
Last updated 5 March 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated the statutory consultation information under consultation section.

  2. Provided more details about the goals of the scheme. Added information regarding the 6-week statutory consultation holding from 22 January to 4 March 2024.

  3. Details of the latest public consultation added.

  4. Updated the scheme description Added details of open consultation

  5. HM Treasury funding approval announcement.

  6. First published.