Concern is growing for the future of allotments near to a local covered reservoir after a water company this week announced that is considering selling off part of the site. The Fortis Green reservoir, which is situated between Lauradale Road and Woodside Avenue, is popular with local residents walking through to Highgate Woods and is home to many allotments. Thames Water has said in a letter to residents and allotment holders that it is now “surplus to requirements”.

Liberal Democrats have written to Thames Water to voice their concerns and to ask when Thames Water is proposing to sell it off.

Cllr Martin Newton (Fortis Green), who has also contacted Haringey Council to ask how it can protect the site, comments:

“The Fortis Green reservoir is a wonderful open space, much loved by local residents and home to many residents’ allotments.

“We want Thames Water to come clean on when they want to get rid of this land and we want Haringey Council to ensure that it will be protected from developers.

“With allotment space already at a premium in Haringey, with residents having to wait years for a plot, the allotments need to be saved.”

Lynne Featherstone MP adds:

“Developers must be licking their lips at the prospect of prime development land coming up for grabs. What Haringey Council must do is protect this valuable open space. Discussion with Thames Water must happen immediately to make sure that Haringey does not lose further precious green space.”