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 …
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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 »
We welcomed hundreds of people to our Show of Hands event on 28th June. All of them increasingly appalled by the Thames Water proposals. We had lots of questions, which we thought we would capture here for general circulation The size of the abstraction facility Some people were not really sure how big the abstraction …
In late 2023, approximately 2,300 people objected to Thames Water’s original plans, forcing them to change their proposal. If 1,000s of people register their objection via the consultation, we have a better chance of stopping the Thames Sewage Pump. How to object There are different ways for people to register their objections. At SOLAR, we …
We are pleased to be working alongside the team from the Mayors for a Drinkable Thames campaign, which is bringing together the Mayors from up and down the river from Teddington to campaign for a drinkable Thames. This means a river that people can swim in safely, where children can learn water sports without fear …
We now have the dates for Thames Water’s statutory consultation. Thames Water’s communications suggest you need to register to attend however this is an open consultation that mean anyone can attend without any registration. We would encourage as many people to attend and give your feedback on the proposals. We want to make sure we …
THAMES WATER STATUTORY CONSULTATION DATES CONFIRMED Read More »
On 3rd June, SOLAR’s Ian McNuff was the first caller into LBC to speak to the Secretary of State, Steve Reed challenging him on Thames Water’s Treated Sewage Pump plan and inviting him to visit Teddington to learn more (see above). Later that same day, Munira Wilson MP followed up the invitation in the House …
SECRETARY OF STATE STEVE REED CHALLENGED BY SOLAR’S IAN MCNUFF LIVE ON LBC Read More »
