Swale in Public Park

Space + Place Design project managed the design and implementation of a swale in a public park in central London. Working closely with Hydreau Drainage Engineers, the project included a large swale, gently sloping along the park, capturing excess surface water runoff, along with an attenuation pond and ephemeral wetlands to future proof the park for a 1 in 100 years flood event.

Swale in Public Park

The SUDS design incorporated playful crossings through the swale to encourage children to come close and understand how the swale works, as well as planting chosen to increase biodiversity and encourage wetland habitats.

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