Littlestone Outfall - 20 September 2009

On the 20 September 2009 our Technical Officer, Tony Hills, raised his concerns with the Environment Agency  regarding  the accumulation of shingle  at the Outfall at Littlestone and the resulting flood risk  for local areas. The situation was promptly remedied at that time.

Littlestone Outfall - 6 October 2009

Unfortunately the shingle , which was removed from this location not more than two weeks ago , has returned  resulting in the Outfall being re-blocked and creating a renewed flooding risk. The expected rainfall forecast for today, coupled with high winds, will exacerbate this situation with water not being able to run off and  putting properties yet again at risk from flooding.

There is an urgent need to move the shingle back to the area of the Littlestone water tower and local residents need to be reassured that Government Agencies are taking this flooding threat seriously.

Increased pump pressure forces water through top of outfall.