The lengthy application for funding begins

Funding was awarded and we were given the green light to develop the project.

The full business case is developed, partners assembled, and we get approval on our approach – so we can get started.

Teams are assembled and planning for Project Sponge begins in earnest.

Formal allocation of the £7.5m grant is awarded.

The Chalvey FAG is re-formed with local residents, to support those in the area who have experienced flooding and make a plan for possible solutions.

Our first FPN Launch welcomes residents to Manor Park Community Centre to talk all things climate and nature.

The first Climate Action Cafes are underway, to continue the conversation with FPNs, and work towards building the plan for a future proof neighbourhood.Our first FPN Launch welcomes residents to Manor Park Community Centre to talk all things climate and nature.

The feasiblity study begins and monitoring of the area around the river in Godolphin is underway

Procurement begins for the main contractor, and designs are drawn up for Sustainable Drainage Systems.

The Flood Action Plan for  Huntercombe, Cippenham and Burnham is updated with details of the residents flooding.

Potential options are prioritised and the short list is drawn up. Monitoring begins.

Options are selected for feasible ways to restore the river, and consultation with the community can begin to decide on the most appropriate solution.

Walkover at Newbury Way, with the Chalvey flood action group – where the residents discussed solutions on Newbury Way and Stabmonk Park

Designs underway, all necesary assesments, and permissions sought.

The Flood Action Plan for Chalvey is created, solutions developed and shortlisted.

Solution co-production starts

Upcoming solutions for Chalvey in the local area are discussed with the group

• water butts for each residents Property
• de-silting of Newbury Stream (2nd image attached)
• rain gardens to be added at the end of the road
• gilling on Newbury Stream
• attenuation pond to be discussed in Stabmonk Park

Further updates made to the plan with the Flood Action Group

Construction phase begins at Farnham Road

Final sites are selected and designs are prepared

Implementaion of local solutions begins

Evaluation of FAG and the solutions in action gets underway.

Construction begins

Solutions for Burnham deployed in the local area

Construction begins

Evaluation of the restoration work is underway.

Evaluation of the impact of SuDS.

Evaluation of the FPN’s and the Climate Action Plan.