Leigh Expansion & Hildenborough Embankment Scheme

The scheme is being delivered and funded in partnership with: Kent County Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, and South East Local Enterprise Partnership.

Communities in Tonbridge and Hildenborough are at risk of flooding from the River Medway. Flooding occurred in these areas in 1960, 1963, 1968, 1974, 2001 and 2013/14. The Leigh flood storage area was built to reduce the risk of future flooding to approximately 1,200 homes and businesses.

The £21.5 million scheme to further reduce the risk of flooding for more homes in the area, has 2 parts:

• To increase the storage capacity of the existing Leigh Flood Storage Area.

• Construct a new embankment to protect homes in Hildenborough.

We provided the stakeholder and engagement and public liaison services to this project, engaging regularly with all stakeholder and partners highlighting milestones, any issues and progress.

Our services include hosting public and internal information events, meetings and workshops; virtual and face to face, newsletters, presentations, preparing information to produce animations along with webpage and administration support.

Read more about the Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme at gov.uk

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