River Thames Scheme mid project review

May 2025 update

In late Autumn, project sponsors; the Environment Agency and Surrey County Council commissioned an independent mid-project review of the River Thames Scheme (RTS). The review is to ensure that the scheme remains efficient, cost-effective and aligned with long-term goals; and to ensure the project delivers the flood risk benefits in a robust and sustainable manner.

We expected the review to last until the spring – which is now here. The team are carrying out some final assurance activities to ensure the work that has been done is robust.

With any large-scale project such as the RTS, it does take some time to carry out a wide-ranging review and assure the work that has been carried out.

Everyone at the River Thames Scheme believes in the project and wants to deliver as soon as possible, as we know how much communities have been impacted by flooding in the past.

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If you have any questions about the River Thames Scheme you can continue to contact our dedicated team at enquiries@riverthamesscheme.org.uk