Programme

Forward timeline

Thames Tideway Tunnel

•  The Government has set out support in principle to provide contingent financial support for exceptional project risks for the Thames Tideway Tunnel where this offers best value for money for customers and taxpayers

•  2016: Main construction planned to start  (enabling works ahead of this)

Flood and coastal erosion risk management programme

•  February 2012: First schemes under new partnership approach announced

•  Summer 2012: Environment Agency seek strategic partner for Thames Estuary region