Turning the tide in Tonbridge: past flooding & the future
About
Over the centuries, towns and villages have developed in the flood plain of the River Medway in Kent. As a result, flooding has always been a key risk. Records show that a significant flood occurs in the catchment around every 15 years. Most notably in the Tonbridge area in1968.In 1982 the Leigh flood storage area (FSA) was built to reduce the risk of future flooding.
In 2022 The Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment scheme commenced to increase the capacity of the Leigh FSA and construct a new embankment to protect homes in Hildenborough and Tonbridge from the increasing risk of flooding due to climate change. These projects are nearing completion.
Join us for an evening of presentations about flooding and preventing flooding!
Firstly, from Tonbridge Historical Society from who we will learn about the floods that have affected Tonbridge over the years and then the Environment Agency Project Team responsible for the most recent scheme will tell us about their work.
The event is free to Tonbridge Civic Society members - who can book their free ticket here or just turn up on the night.
Non members pay £3 per person to attend. Tickets can be bought here or turn up and pay on the door.
Please note doors open at 7.30 pm for an 8pm start.
If you aren’t a member why not buy the annual membership for your household costing £10? Buy before 3 March and take advantage of free entry to this event plus a slightly longer first membership period up to 31 March 2027 (then renews annually). Membership can be bought by clicking the JOIN US button on our website.
Date
Tuesday 21 April 2026 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+00)Location
Angel Centre: Riverside Room
Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SF
ABOUT THE TONBRIDGE CIVIC SOCIETY
Giving local people a voice about the preservation and development of Tonbridge. Fighting to keep the character of our town. Charity no 227956. Take a look at our website or social media (Facebook and Instagram) to find out more about us.
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