With the flood water rising, I visited the Taplow Flow Control Structure yesterday (8-1-2026). I am concerned to see gate openings while one of the three gates is apparently undergoing maintenance and may be inoperable.
Below is the EA sign that explains the works:
Below shows the blocked gate:
Below shows the turbulence and the damaged embankment downstream:
Below shows the proximity of the unrepaired (since December 2024) bank damage to the weir. To put it politely – in my opinion this stretch of embankment (from Bridge 1 to Bridge 2) is ‘fragile’. This embankment was initially planted with trees that grew and were then removed! I wonder how this affects buildings insurance?
Meanwhile the EA continues to adjust the weir.
This embankment has been an unresolved issue since December 2024. Please see further information below:
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