EA forces council to curb lake flood risk

The Environment Agency has served a formal notice to Gateshead Council regarding the lake at Watergate Forest Park. The agency asserts that the site is currently failing flood safety standards, necessitating urgent improvements to reduce the risk to life. Gateshead Council is required to implement these essential flood safety measures by February next year to mitigate potential flood risks, as mandated by the Environment Agency to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and its residents.