We’re working on a big project to Ewhile utilising it to stop flooding to nearby properties during heavy rainfall.
Barnet Council’s Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) for Watling Park will help tackle the climate emergency and support our mission to make the borough net zero by 2042.
We will create: new wetland areas (done) along with new and resurfaced paths, tree-planting, and an exciting new playground for our younger visitors (soon to be done).
The Burnt Oak Brook will be realigned, taking it out of its concrete channel, adding meanders and bringing it further into the park. Specialist plants will be installed to help remove pollutants and improve water quality in the river.
This project is funded by Defra as part of the £200million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes which is managed by the Environment Agency. The programmes will drive innovation in flood and coastal resilience and adaptation to a changing climate.
