Flood-wise Expo, Tongham

Tongham residents Flood-wise Expo

Residents of Tongham can meet flood experts, ask questions and find out more about how they can make their homes and community more resilient at a free Flood-wise Expo on Tuesday 29 April at Tongham Village Hall.  

The informative event is aimed at residents, businesses and the surrounding community affected by recurring incidents of flooding in Tongham. 

Representatives from key agencies in water and land management, and flood response, will gather to provide information, showcase the latest flood defence technology and answer questions.  

The Surrey County Council Flood Resilience team will be available to discuss concerns relating to the recent Tongham Section 19 Flood Report and log issues on-the-spot. 

Also lined-up to attend: Guildford Borough Council and the National Flood Forum amongst others.

Flood safety advice for young people  

Younger members of the community are invited to attend and participate in a flood defence block-building challenge. There will be games and activities designed to raise awareness of the dangers of flooding and start the conversation about what they can do to help when an incident happens.  

Doors open to the public from 3pm to 6:45pm. Surrey County Council Flood Resilience Team are offering dedicated timeslots where residents can meet and discuss their concerns with an expert.

Residents of Tongham, and the surrounding community affected by flooding are encouraged to turn up, no booking required. 

To reserve a timeslot for the Tongham Flood Advice Surgery, use the booking page here 

Read the Tongham Section 19 Flood Report here