From Molehill Green, the River Roding flows south to become Barking Creek before meeting the Thames. It has a lengthy history of flooding and local council officials are uniting to protect both businesses and homes along its course as well as key roads across the borough.
Over the last century, heavy downpours have led to the River Roding flooding eight times.
The EA, Vision, and Redbridge Council have joined forces on a project that aims to create a more suitable place for wildlife and people and one that’s more resilient against climate change and flooding.
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A spokesperson for the protection scheme commented on the impact of previous floods, adding:
“Flooding like that we saw in 2000 is expected to occur more frequently as climate change causes wetter winters. Parts of Woodford Green and Ilford are at high risk of flooding.”
Measures planned include an area built upriver in Essex to keep back and store high flows, natural flood handling techniques to assist in slowing the river and bolstering Wood Green’s defences.
Full project details and an opportunity to discuss the scheme with Redbridge Council and the EA will be made available from 12pm to 6pm on October 3 on Ilford High Road across from The Exchange.