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On October 1, Richmond Council announced completion of the Beverley Brook restoration at Barnes Green: a more winding channel, a new island and an accessible footbridge. [1][2]
Work includes improved banks, trees and wildflowers. The council’s aims include more space for heavy rainfall and wildlife habitats; its announcement does not quantify the reduction in flood risk. [1]
The bright side
An urban river section offers more varied spaces beside the water. [1][2]
One idea, in simple words
In London, a section of the Beverley Brook now follows a winding route, with more bends. Work at Barnes Green was announced as complete on October 1. There is a new island connected by an accessible footbridge. The banks, the land beside the water, have also been improved. [2][1]
The project includes trees and wildflowers. The council wants to give water more room during heavy rain and create places for wildlife. That does not mean floods are now impossible. We know what work has been completed; this news does not give a precise measurement of how much the risk has fallen. [1]
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- Barnes Green river restoration improves flood resilience and creates new wildlife habitats London Borough of Richmond upon Thames · 1 Oct 2026
- Barnes Green river restoration completed as bridge and island open London Daily News · 2 Oct 2026
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