I've been banging the drum about flood mitigation efforts since my election as a councillor. I was thrilled that TfL finally listened undertook key works earlier this year.
At the same time, I've been urging Croydon Council to take proactive action in the areas they they are responsible for and was delighted to receive news that following the detailed cleaning and camera investigations that took place, further works to tackle collapsed/blocked pipes, and failed soakaways have been confirmed into three phases:
Phase 1 – covers between Banstead Road and Woodcote Valley Road, and involves repair works to carrier pipes at depths of 3m within 2 chambers. These works are being completed jointly by the Council and Transport for London (TfL) as these assets serve both the Council highway and TfL road network.
Phase 2 – covers between Woodcote Valley Road and The Bridle, and involves repair works to existing gully pots, replacement/new gully pots, repair works to collapsed/blocked carrier pipes and replacement/new soakaway chambers.
Phase 3 – covers between The Bridle and Woodcote Road, and involves repair works to existing gully pots and associated carrier pipes.
To safely complete the works in Phases 1 and 2, a road closure needs to be put in place. The works in Phase 3 are being completed under temporary traffic lights.
Officers have advised that given the complex nature of Foxley Lane and Banstead Road, everything needs to be well planned with appropriate consultation. To allow all this to take place, the works have been provisionally programmed for April 2026.
Officers have also urged me that they will continue to monitor problem sections on Foxley Lane and respond to safety issues accordingly.
I am thrilled that the Council have committed to building upon the great work TfL did earlier this year.
Cllr Samir Dwesar
