Enfield SuDS - CUE Flashcards
(18 cards)
Where is Enfiled?
North London (a borough)
What is the population?
331,400
When was there severe flooding in Salmon Brooks?
2000
What % of households have pipes which run into rivers?
10%
How many homes are at risk of flooding?
9000
Is it heavily urbanised?
Yes
Where does the river Lea start?
near Luton
What direction does it flow?
South, on the East of Enfield
Is it as a confluence with the Thames?
Yes
What is the river Lea’s catchment?
1400 km 2
What is the Lower Lea catchment?
370 km 2
Who are the stakeholders of the scheme?
- Defra & Thames Water
- Local residents
- Local schools
How many students helped with litter picking & wildlife monitoring in 2015?
1000
What are some SuDS in Enflied?
- vegetated trenches
- rain planters
- wetlands
- reedbeds
- rain gardens
What does the project aim to do?
- improve water quality
- provide flood risk management
- improve public spaces
- increase good quality habitats
- promote biodiversity
- increase knowledge of the urban water cycle
- educate people
Who is the project led by?
Thames21 & the London Borough of Enfield
What has the mayor of London introduced to help promote the use of SuDS?
a London plan Policy, requires developers to follow a “sustainable drainage heirarchy” that encourages the use of green SuDS
What did Thames21 & Enfield Council get awarded for the project?
Ashden Awards for climate innovation for their joint work in creating nature-based solutions to address flood risk and improve water quality across the Enfield Area
