| Topic: | Re:Re:Concerns Over Water Contamination in Lammas Park and Council's Response | |
| Posted by: | Colin Goodman | |
| Date/Time: | 14/05/25 13:09:00 |
| YOU’RE BEING LIED TO Lammas Park update from leader of Council: We are now able to provide the following update regarding the ongoing flood management project in Lammas Park. (Please note that if you live on one of the streets surrounding the park, you will also receive this in the post.) The flood management project in the park is designed to capture and temporarily store excess rainwater during heavy rainfall. This work was paused to allow for feedback from residents on the original plans and the consideration of a further planning application. We are pleased to confirm that planning permission has now been granted for the revised design, which incorporates residents’ feedback. This approval enables us to move forward with the next phase of works, including improved ground levelling to further flatten the green open area for recreation, followed by grass and wildflower seeding and planting. Key benefits of the SuDS: • protects homes and businesses by reducing the risk of flooding and improving climate resilience • creates a new home in wetland and meadow areas with an increase of 18% in biodiversity habitat to attract wildlife including frogs, birds, dragonflies and other insects • substantial additional tree planting • helps to cool the air in hot weather • improves air and water quality by capturing and removing pollutants Next steps: Spring - Summer 2025: Ground levelling works, seeding and planting (subject to weather conditions), followed by safety inspections. Late Summer 2025: Reopening of that part of the park, subject to safety inspection outcomes and the establishment of newly sown grass. Autumn 2025: Further seeding and trees planted. This schedule is intended to allow the grass and plants to establish over the summer, after which a safety inspection will be carried out. Depending on the outcome of this inspection, and the establishment of newly sown seeding, we aim to re-open the current works area of the park for public use. While the planning application was being considered, essential drainage connections to the Thames Water surface water system, works that did not require planning approval, were successfully completed. These improvements will help reduce the risk of localised flooding and ensure the long-term functioning of the sustainable drainage system. In addition, water quality issues caused by a misconnection at a private property to the surface water system have been addressed. Although the basin will only have water in it after heavy rain, the council will implement a long-term water quality monitoring plan to safeguard the health of the water features in the park. We sincerely apologise for the disruption this has caused and appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we work to improve the area for all residents and park users. We have also updated the signage around the park which will also provide further details. Should you have any further questions please contact highwayservices@ealing.gov.uk. Kind Regards, On behalf of Cllr Peter Mason, Leader of the Council Warren Smillie |