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Sustainable Drainage SuDS + Approach

The Community Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) Innovation Accelerator is a multi-partner project, led by Durham County Council, exploring how SuDS can be used as a mechanisms to create more resilient, greener urban spaces which are shaped by their residents; we call this the SuDS+ approach.

ThemeAdaptation
CERP3 action Category
ReferenceA2
Action TitleSustainable Drainage SuDS + Approach
Project LeadBrian Weatherall
TargetTest innovative solutions to reduce flood risk while also giving residents what they would like to see in a space. At the end of the project a handbook will be produced to guide others as to how to use the SuDS+ approach elsewhere.
Implementation StageDeliver
StatusOn Track
Expected Completion Date31 March 2027
Responsible OrganisationDurham County Council
Section/Team
Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
Council Carbon Footprint
Countywide Carbon Footprint0 Enabling or Adaptation Action
Actual Annual CO2 Saving
Cost£5800,000
Funding Secured?Yes
Carbon Footprint Type Calc
Council Wide Calc
CountyWide Calc0
Implementation Stage Calc3
Status Calc2