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The outline business case has been approved for the \u00a3501m River Thames scheme which will deliver flood protection to thousands of homes across Surrey<\/h2>\n

The River Thames scheme will reduce the flood risk<\/a> for 11,000 homes and 1,600 businesses in communities along the river.<\/p>\n

Floods minister Rebecca Pow, said: \u201cAs a vital part of the government\u2019s record investment in flood risk management<\/a> schemes across the country, the River Thames scheme will provide better protection for thousands of properties, including many which suffered the devastation of flooding in 2014.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to providing \u00a3285m in funding, by treating the scheme as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project we aim to streamline the planning and authorisation process and ensure that communities along the river can get the protection they need as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u00a3501m River Thames scheme will see two new flood relief channels constructed at Runnymede and Spelthorne, together with capacity increases at Sunbury, Molesey and Teddington weirs and the Desborough Cut.<\/p>\n

The scheme\u2019s wider benefits will include new walking and cycle paths, parks and wildlife habitats.<\/p>\n

\u2018Delivering greater confidence in resilience\u2019<\/h3>\n

Environment Agency chair, Emma Howard Boyd, commented: \u201cThe River Thames Scheme will help to protect people and give businesses greater confidence in the resilience of the local economy in response to climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe scheme will also enable community access to green space, enhance nature and, by creating new walking and cycle paths, it will increase connectivity and promote active travel. It\u2019s a fantastic example of organisations working in partnership to help communities adapt and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Surrey County Council is supporting the scheme through the \u00a3270m Surrey Flood Alleviation Programme.<\/p>\n

Tim Oliver, leader of Surrey County Council<\/a>, added: \u201cThis is great news for Surrey and its neighbours.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe scheme means communities along the River Thames can look forward to a brighter future knowing that Surrey County Council, the Environment Agency, their partners and the project\u2019s team of expert engineers are working hard to reduce the likelihood of their homes and businesses flooding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Detailed planning and design work is starting. The large scale of the project means the government has directed that it be treated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). NSIPs require a type of consent known as \u2018development consent order\u2019 (DCO). The DCO must be granted before full funding is approved and construction can begin.<\/p>\n

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