Milton Keynes flood protection schemes delayed to 2027–2028

Summarised from Bucks Free Press's report · Updated 9 Oct, 18:25 · Archive

Flood protection schemes costing £3 million for 138 Milton Keynes households have been delayed to 2027–2028.

Flood protection schemes costing an estimated £3 million and aimed at 138 households in Milton Keynes have faced delays, according to the Bucks Free Press. Construction was originally planned to begin in Lavendon in August 2026 and Woughton in December 2026, with both schemes due to finish by 2028. The latest council report now shows construction occurring in 2027–2028.

The delays stem from changes to national funding guidance, extra technical checks, further work to model how floodwater would behave and difficulties with consultant availability. The Woughton scheme protects around 108 households across Beanhill, Coffee Hall, Eaglestone, Leadenhall, Netherfield, Peartree Bridge and Tinkers Bridge, areas that have experienced repeated flooding including major incidents in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2024. The scheme proposes shallow channels, rain gardens and spaces to temporarily hold rainwater.

The Lavendon scheme aims to protect around 30 households by creating water storage areas, reshaping land and improving drainage in areas including New Row, Northampton Road, Castle Road, Olney Road and The Glebe. Both schemes continue to have external funding support and are still expected to deliver the planned improvements.

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• £3m flood protection plans for 138 Milton Keynes households hit delays as dates shiftFlood protection plans for 138 households in Woughton and Lavendon have faced delays. Find out why and what the latest construction timetable shows.Bucks Free Press · 9 Oct, 16:52

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