TP17/051 - Topographical Survey Whetsed Wood

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The Countryside Management Partnerships deliver a programme of Natural Flood Management projects on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) as the Lead Local Flood Authority. Minor flooding in Paddock Wood from the Tudeley Brook and Gravelly Way streams occurs on an annual basis, however during 2013/14 the flooding was significant enough to affect up to 50 properties on the eastern edge of Paddock Wood. The flood event has been investigated by KCC, with a number of options for flood alleviation schemes proposed. Regrading and widening of a redundant ditch system which runs east to west alongside the Whetsed wood before passing under the railway line through a culvert, has been identified as positive option for conveying water away from properties and reducing peak flows on the Tudeley Brook watercourse. Primary Objective: To carry out a topographical survey on the ditch system adjacent to Whetsed Woods, to determine the current gradient and appropriate flow path and identify any low spots which can be used for additional flood storage. All questions, queries and clarifications must come through the Kent Business Portal Keywords: Ditch System, Topographical Survey