The Environment Agency (EA) carried out additional work to Teddington Launch Lock over the weekend (26 and 27 September) ahead of scheduled river operations later this year.

While work is progressing well, according to the council, "there are a few key activities that the Environment Agency (EA) need to ensure are completed prior to the Port of London Authorities annual draw off, which starts on 1 November 2026".

During the draw off, the EA is unable to freely move between the Ham Street compound and its works site on the river due to much lower tides during this time.

To prevent delays, its contractor carareried out weekend work on 26 and 27 September.

Richmond Council said: "This is likely to comprise the installation of hydraulic pipework and some timber work and it is not expected to contribute any more noise than occurs on the site at the weekend currently."

The contractor has confirmed there were no noisy activities, no deliveries were required and there was minimal interaction with the towpath.

Further updates on the work are available on the EA's Thames Area Asset page.

If you have any questions about the works, email the project team on [email protected].

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