Flood management works to the culvert at Pednormead End in Chesham will begin today (Monday 27 June).
This area of Chesham has a long history of localised flooding caused by periods of heavy rain and high ground water levels. To address this issue, the existing piped culvert that carries the river under the Missenden Road is to be replaced with a precast concrete culvert.
In addition, a section of the Bury Pond culvert that runs under Church Street near the Queen's Head Pub will also be repaired.
Completion of the project has been hindered by both weather conditions and the complexity of the task, with high ground water levels twice delaying the completion of this initial stage of work.
Works are now scheduled to restart on Monday 27 June and will take around 12 weeks to complete. The work will take place in three phases:
- Phase 1 (27 June to 4 August) Diversion of an underground high voltage electricity cable and repair of a damaged section of the Bury Pond culvert that runs under Church Street near the Queens Head Pub
- Phase 2 (5 August to 18 August) Replace the existing River Chess culvert from its outlet adjacent to the Queens Head Pub to the Missenden Road/Wey Lane junction.
- Phase 3 (19 August to 16 September) Replace the existing River Chess culvert from the Missenden Road/Wey Lane junction to its inlet adjacent to house number 5 Missenden Road.
During the works a 24-hour road closure will be in place at the junction of Missenden Road, Church Street, Pednormead End and Wey Lane, along with a signed diversion route. Pedestrian access will still be available with any diversions clearly signed. The majority of the works will take place between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Some exceptions will require work to take place outside these hours but all those affected will be notified in advance.
For more information on the project visit their website.
Anyone with questions or concerns should make contact via the dedicated mailbox: PednormeadEnd@Buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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