SRA Annual Report 2024-25: Chard reservoir
During 2024-25, preparations were made for a scheme designed to help protect the dam at Chard Reservoir from extreme future flooding. A full ecological survey was undertaken and a small number of self-seeded trees along the dam’s crest were removed or cut back to allow for the building of a new wall. This wall will reduce the risk of the reservoir failing and benefit nearly 1,000 properties from Chard down to Muchelney. Other works include culvert reconstruction and re-grading the Anglers’ car park.
This reservoir scheme is being led by Somerset Council, which owns Chard Reservoir, and part-funded by Somerset Rivers Authority. The scheme’s designers are Stillwater Associates, the main contractors Kier.