New Ponds on Maisie’s Meadow

In 2024, we dug two new flood resilience ponds on Maisie’s Meadow, connected to the Beverley Brook. These ponds are designed to take on overflow from the brook during periods of heavy rainfall, helping to reduce local flood risk. Reeds and other wetland plants have been introduced to naturally filter pollutants, improving water quality while also creating a rich habitat for wildlife. Over time, the ponds will not only provide flood protection but also enhance biodiversity and support a healthier river ecosystem.

This project is part of our work as a partner in the Community BlueScapes project. Working in partnership with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), we have been awarded £6m from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to increase flood resilience in the Beverley Brook’s catchment in Richmond and areas of Wandsworth.

The Community BlueScapes project runs over 6 years and is part of the £200m Flood and Coastal Resilience and Innovation Programme, managed by the Environment Agency (EA). We were one of 25 programmes selected to drive innovation in flood and coastal resilience and adaptation to a changing climate, across the country.

New Ponds on Maisie’s Meadow

In 2024, we dug two new flood resilience ponds on Maisie’s Meadow, connected to the Beverley Brook. These ponds are designed to take on overflow from the brook during periods of heavy rainfall, helping to reduce local flood risk. Reeds and other wetland plants have been introduced to naturally filter pollutants, improving water quality while also creating a rich habitat for wildlife. Over time, the ponds will not only provide flood protection but also enhance biodiversity and support a healthier river ecosystem.

This project is part of our work as a partner in the Community BlueScapes project. Working in partnership with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), we have been awarded £6m from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to increase flood resilience in the Beverley Brook’s catchment in Richmond and areas of Wandsworth.

The Community BlueScapes project runs over 6 years and is part of the £200m Flood and Coastal Resilience and Innovation Programme, managed by the Environment Agency (EA). We were one of 25 programmes selected to drive innovation in flood and coastal resilience and adaptation to a changing climate, across the country.

Community BlueScapes

The Beverley Brook Restoration Project

New Glade and Swale by Queen’s Ride