In November, the United Kingdom’s Environment Agency awarded CH2M HILL the contract for the Thames Estuary Asset Management Programme or TEAM 2100. This major tidal flood defence programme, valued at £300 million, represents the first 10 years of a 100-year programme developed by the Environment Agency to protect London and the Thames estuary from current and future tidal flooding through to 2100.
The programme is one of the UK Government’s top 40 national infrastructure projects. Once underway, TEAM 2100 will be one of the world’s largest flood risk management programmes. TEAM 2100 is a vital piece of infrastructure that aligns with our other major programmes in London, including Thames Tideway Tunnel, Crossrail, and High Speed 2. When completed, the programme will help London remain a globally competitive city and will benefit the British engineering sector through long-term employment.
The contract involves the planning, programming, optimization and delivery of investigation, design, capital maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement works on the existing tidal flood defence assets along the entire 170-km length of the Thames estuary. The tidal defence system protects 1.25 million people and £200 billion worth of property.
To deliver the project, our team will be working alongside Balfour Beatty and several specialist suppliers. The integrated team will work closely with stakeholders along the estuary to develop flood risk solutions that protect people and property, and enhance the environment in London and the Thames estuary for future generations.