‘Soak up Lambeth’ SuDS Programme

We’ve launched a new £6 million Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) programme in collaboration with Thames Water Utilities, to protect against flood risk, making Lambeth greener and more resilient to climate change. 

See the latest SuDS programme information and scheme design proposals on our Soak up Lambeth engagement website.

Visit the Soak Up Lambeth website

The programme continues efforts to reduce flood risk for the borough’s residents and businesses whilst:

  • providing new and improved green spaces
  • cooling surrounding areas during heat waves
  • supporting biodiversity and physical and mental health
  • improving air pollution

In March 2022, Lambeth Council and partners committed to a goal of '10% of all rainwater on hard surfaces to be sustainably managed by 2030' in our Climate Action Plan. To achieve this, Lambeth is committed to implementing SuDS across Lambeth’s parks, streets, schools, and estates.  

The SuDS will be a range of solutions, from tree planting to wetlands, built to mimic more natural drainage patterns. The types of SuDS will depend on site assessments and what residents tell us through our consultations.  

Throughout 2024 we will run resident engagement activities to get feedback on the schemes and design proposals. We have an engagement platform where you can find information on active and upcoming sustainable drainage schemes in Lambeth. We will post developments, news, and ways to participate on the individual scheme page. 

Boroughs across London are implementing SuDS schemes to combat surface flood risk. 

See live and completed SuDS schemes across London