On Friday 26th September, SOLAR supporters were out in force as Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey joined local MPs Munira Wilson and Sarah Olney (plus local councillors) for a river visit to show their opposition to the TDRA scheme. Sir Ed even got out on the water to chat with swimmers, kayakers, rowers, and …
Top Lib Dem MPs Say No to the “Thames Sewage Pump” Read More »
SOLAR is intensifying its fight against Thames Water’s proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme by writing to the newly appointed Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP to recognise the “environmentally unsound, socially damaging, and counter to the principles of sustainable water management”. Read our …
SOLAR URGES New Environment Secretary Stop Thames Water’s ‘Sewage Pump’ Read More »
Before the summer break, Thames Water was actively running “Debate Mate with Thames Water” workshops in local schools, youth clubs, and universities, focusing on the controversial TDRA (Thames Direct River Abstraction which we call the Thames Sewage Pump). While positioning this outreach as an educational community initiative, the water company’s actions raised serious alarms about …
Thames Water’s Secret Classroom: What Did They Teach Our Kids? Read More »
We are all aware now that Thames Water is happy to share data that puts them in a positive light, publicly bragging about the 700 people who attended their 10 consultation events for the Thames Development-Related Sewerage Assessment (TDRA) scheme. However, when it comes to the real measure of public sentiment, the number of official …
Thames Water’s Selective Transparency: Refusing to Disclose Objections Read More »
Throughout July and August we saw and experienced an overwhelming and resounding ‘No to the Thames Sewage Pump’. Whilst many responses went directly, SOLAR gathered and handed in over 7,500 postcards, all rejecting the TDRA scheme. . Alongside the postcards were countless letters and detailed rejections sent directly to Thames Water, demonstrates the depth of …
As Save Our Lands and River we submitted our official response to Thames Water’s Statutory Consultation on the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project – known to us as the Thames Sewage Pump. SOLAR’s detailed response outlines why this project must be stopped. TDRA is a poor-value, ecologically damaging scheme that ignores greener, more sustainable …
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Munira Wilson MP FOR Teddington and Twickenham has issued a powerful response to Thames Water’s statutory consultation on the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme, voicing deep concerns over its environmental, health, and financial implications. In her letter, she challenges the proposal to replace river water with treated sewage above Teddington Lock, citing risks to …
MUNIRA WILSON SETS OUT HER OBJECTIONS TO THE TDRA Read More »
On Tuesday 29th July, over 200 local residents gathered at the Wharf restaurant in Teddington in a show of unity and defiance. Organized by the team from the Wharf, local businesses and SOLAR (Save Our Lands and River), the meeting was more than a protest—it was a declaration of local pride and environmental care The …
community united in opposition to the thames sewer pump at the wharf Read More »
Date: 17 AugustTime: From 10:45 AMLocation: Burnell Avenue Greenspace, TW10 7YE Get ready for a fantastic day outdoors at the Picnic & Paddle event, hosted by SOLAR (Save Our Lands And River)! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or just curious to try it out, this event is for everyone. Bring your paddle-board or kayak and join us in celebrating the beauty …
Sarah Olney, Member of Parliament for Richmond Park, has issued a public letter setting out her objection to Thames Water’s proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) scheme. In her recently published letter, the local MP voiced her support for local residents and environmental groups, calling for the project to be reconsidered and for alternative solutions …
SARAH OLNEY MP CHALLENGES THAMES WATER AND THE PROPOSED THAMES SEWER PUMP Read More »
