In the summer, SOLAR (Save our Lands and River) Campaign group organised a community event at Burnell Avenue Open Space to protest the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) infrastructure proposals.
The proposals include a treated sewage outfall facility near Teddington Weir, a new river abstraction facility upstream, and associated tunnels and pipeline shafts through public parks and nature reserves in Hounslow, Twickenham, and Ham Lands.
A powerful gathering with banners, voices, and a united front took place on a glorious summer’s day in June, where members of the local community showed up to convey their support for the campaign, including MP for Twickenham, Munira Wilson.
As part of the event, Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) Art & Design students partnered with the organisers to produce a runway performance showcasing their own made fashion pieces, which were created to address the themes of clean water and sustainability. The crowd showed huge support for the talented students, admiring their work and effort in the project.
Thank you, SOLAR, for hosting the important event, and a massive well done to our designers and models!
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