Safety and security

Can improvements be made to the security of the scheme, to stop people trespassing onto the structures and private land?

Security is an important factor and remains a key consideration in the development of options.

We will look to improve fencing along parts of the scheme that are under our ownership. However, we also need to consider the impact further fencing would have on how the scheme looks and how the area is used for amenity purposes.

With these considerations in mind, we will seek to try and achieve the right balance between security and the way the scheme looks, as well as maintaining access to publicly accessible areas.

What impact on security will a lower level of water have for those residents with properties that back onto the river?

Security is an important factor and remains a key consideration in the development of options.

Since we spoke to residents in June 2019, we have carried out further work to understand the potential impacts of any proposed options. We will continue to update residents on our findings and will involve residents as the project moves forward.

Will the removal of sluice gates make the river unsafe for residents to use?

If the gates are removed, the flow will become more variable within the channel, but this will not cause the river to become unsafe. Any changes to the channel will be assessed and documented in the Public Safety Risk Assessment as the options development moves forward.

Will dropping the water level increase the risk to health and safety of those who access the area?

A Public Safety Risk Assessment would be carried out as the options development moves forward and would seek not to increase any risk to residents and the public. Mitigation measures would be put in place if any potential increases in risk were identified.

Can improvements be made to the security of the scheme, to stop people trespassing onto the structures and private land?

Security is an important factor and remains a key consideration in the development of options.

We will look to improve fencing along parts of the scheme that are under our ownership. However, we also need to consider the impact further fencing would have on how the scheme looks and how the area is used for amenity purposes.

With these considerations in mind, we will seek to try and achieve the right balance between security and the way the scheme looks, as well as maintaining access to publicly accessible areas.

What impact on security will a lower level of water have for those residents with properties that back onto the river?

Security is an important factor and remains a key consideration in the development of options.

Since we spoke to residents in June 2019, we have carried out further work to understand the potential impacts of any proposed options. We will continue to update residents on our findings and will involve residents as the project moves forward.

Will the removal of sluice gates make the river unsafe for residents to use?

If the gates are removed, the flow will become more variable within the channel, but this will not cause the river to become unsafe. Any changes to the channel will be assessed and documented in the Public Safety Risk Assessment as the options development moves forward.

Will dropping the water level increase the risk to health and safety of those who access the area?

A Public Safety Risk Assessment would be carried out as the options development moves forward and would seek not to increase any risk to residents and the public. Mitigation measures would be put in place if any potential increases in risk were identified.

Page published: 31 May 2023, 12:11 PM