Eastbury Village Flood Alleviation Scheme Opening Ceremony, 3pm, 26th June 2015, with Richard Benyon MP and Dame Theresa Sackler

We are pleased to announce that the Eastbury Village Flood Alleviation Scheme is now completed.
 

Liz Goodman (Hon) Chair of the EVFPA, said "even though it felt like a long journey reaching this point the end result is just fantastic, and beyond expectations. Not only have the Environment Agency (EA) delivered a flood scheme, but they have also implemented environmental enhancements, which have recreated a meandering chalk stream. This is a total win-win as it will benefit the wildlife as well as the community."

The flood alleviation scheme, which was delivered under the Government partnership Scheme in conjunction with the EA,  has taken three and a half years to deliver and required a £65,000 contribution from the community. Liz added "the scheme could not have been delivered without the incredible support of Greenham Common Trust, who gave the project £27,418 under its Community Buildings Improvement Programme, the Fred & Marjorie Sainsbuy Charitable Trust , West Berkshire Council , Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, Waitrose, and the community of Eastbury who enabled the money to be raised in a period of eight months. The land owner Rooksnest Estate was also just incredible and without all of the support we received we would not have been able to deliver this scheme, and we are truly appreciative and cannot thank them all enough."

Member of Parliament for Newbury Richard Benyon said: “This flood scheme is a credit to the EVFPA, who have worked tirelessly for years and whose efforts will ensure Eastbury is better protected from flooding in the future. I have seen for myself on a number of occasions the effect flooding can have on the village and I look forward to opening the flood scheme."

Liz Goodman added: "It is truly an amazing flood alleviation scheme. It is a legacy for many future generations and the team are very proud of this delivery. 

We are totally indebted to Greenham Common Trust, as without their help it would not have been possible for a small community like ours to achieve  this amazing project". 

Environment Agency Project Manager Nick Leishman said  “We  are proud of our contribution to this scheme that will reduce the risk of flooding for the residents of Eastbury. This flood alleviation scheme has been built because of successful partnership work and the dedication of the local community."
 
For further details contact Liz Goodman at [email protected] or on 01488 71008 or 07966 439446.