Flooding at Kelvin Walkway

There are ongoing concerns about the flooding at Kelvin Walkway next to the Eldon Street Bridge. 

River Kelvin at Eldon Street Bridge

Surface water on Kelvin Walkway

Mud and surface water located at Eldon Street Bridge

There are difficulties for pedestrians and cyclists using the Kelvin Walkway as the current drainage arrangements are overwhelmed by increased rainfall.  There is a need to find ways to reduce the surface water gathering on the footpath and invest in improvement to local drainage.