Five Essex schools to receive funding to prevent flooding
The Department for Education and Essex County Council have given £300,000 to five Essex schools at risk of flooding.
The Department for Education has given £150,000 to help schools in Uttlesford, Rochford, Braintree, Loughton and Brentwood.
The council have said they will add an additional £150,000 to the fund.
The £300,000 will provide the five schools with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and flood defence systems including sustainable planters, rain gardens, and play features.
The systems are expected to help prevent floods, provide accessible green spaces, and provide an opportunity to educate students on flood prevention.
The council will work with the schools and students throughout the design and build processes.
Councillor Tom Cunningham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport, said: “I’m delighted that we have secured this funding.
“By complementing this funding from the Department for Education with our own Capital Flood Programme, we can deliver high quality change to those who need it most.”
Councillor Tony Ball, Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Life Long Learning and Employability said: “We recognise the importance of providing exceptional outdoor spaces for pupils.
“Through this investment, each school will be able to provide an outdoor space for its pupils. A space not just for the pupils to enjoy but to also learn from and be inspired by.”
You can read more about what Essex County Council are doing to improve the county's environment here.