River Thames Scheme (RTS) Construction Partner

The River Thames between Egham and Teddington has the largest area of undefended, developed floodplain in England. Over 10,000 homes and businesses within the area are at risk from flooding.<br/>Major flooding in this area would cause severe disruption to the local and regional road network. It would suspend several major drinking water abstractions supplying the South East and threaten up to 20 local electricity sub-stations.<br/><br/>The River Thames Scheme (“RTS”) is being delivered in partnership between the Environment Agency and Surrey County Council and will reduce the risk of flooding to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure (roads, sewerage network, and power supplies) betw…