Storing the Storm! Free Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) rain-planters for Nevill residents

Sustainable urban Drainage System (SuDS) storm planter

Do you live on the Nevill estate? We are offering a free SuDs rain-planter (complete with soil and ready to plant) to Nevill households who’d like to be part of a new project to sustainably manage heavy rainfall to reduce surface water flooding in Lewes.

The ‘Storing the Storm’ project is run by the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust (OART), with support from Friends of Lewes and funded by Lewes District Council.

It aims to slow the flow of water entering the surface drains by capturing and storing rainfall.

The free planter arrives with other benefits too, adding plants and colour to drives and gardens, providing space for pollinators and contributing to the wider climate adaptation strategy.

In return, all we ask is that you send OART a photo of your SuDS rain-planter in action.

First deliveries due in December 2023.

To reserve a planter or find out more contact: [email protected]