Groundwater level – The Green, Wraysbury – January 2025
Since I first reported (in 2019) that the Wraysbury Drain was blocked at Hythe End – RBWM (as the designated lead local flood authority) has failed to take sufficient action to ensure that the channel is fit-for-purpose. Wraysbury Village Green and the cricket pitch are almost submerged due to the raised groundwater levels. The Wraysbury Fair was held elsewhere last year due to raised groundwater levels. Today there is a suggestion that the Wraysbury Drain should be re-routed at Feathers Lane, Hythe End. In my opinion this is not an option. The land drainage ditches ran generally adjacent and parallel to the roads for reasons of accessibility if nothing else. My recommendation is that the authorities take action NOW to ensure that those who have blocked the channel should clear the channel in order to reinstate the conveyance capacity and reduce the groundwater level.
Consequently I have raised yet another petition that you can sign if you live in RBWM.
Wraysbury Drain – blocked at Hythe End
The Online petition – Unblock the Wraysbury Drain – is open until 24 May 2025
RBWM is the designated lead local flood authority with responsibility for ordinary watercourses. RBWM has appropriate permissive and enforcement powers. The Wraysbury Drain has been the subject of previous petitions but is still not fit for purpose. This ancient land drainage infrastructure channel needs urgent attention.
Wraysbury Drain – blocked at Hythe End
Please lick the link below to view or sign the Online petition
Thank you