Putney residents are being urged to make sure their voices are heard as the end of a public consultation looms.

The first round of public consultation over Thames Water’s plans to build a super-sewer to help clean up the Thames will end on January 14 and Wandsworth Council leader Councillor Edward Lister wants people to speak up.

He said: “"Thames Water's scheme will have severe and far reaching impacts for our residents. It's extremely important that local people familiarise themselves with the project and respond to the consultation.”

Concerns surround the construction of the main drive shaft at Barn Elms playing fields and the impact this will have upon the riverside towpath, the green spaces and residents in the surrounding areas.

Local residents group StopTheShaft have campaigned against the current plans and Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have opposed them also.

Putney MP Justine Greening is holding an open public meeting on January 5 at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church in Putney to meet local residents face-to-face and hear their concerns over the proposed tunnel.

The MP is also hoping to further discuss plans for a working group to be set up that will enable regular meetings between all parties involved or affected by the tunnel’s construction.

She said: "I am keen to ensure Thames Water listen to residents and I believe a working group that meets regularly formed of representatives from Thames Water, local residents, local councillors and myself, will help residents be heard."

There are also plans for her to have a joint meeting with Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith and Thames Water to discuss the suitability of the Barn Elms site, but no date has yet been confirmed.

Ms Greening added: “The Thames Tunnel is a really important project for our local community so we must make sure our concerns are heard by Thames Water.

“I can assure you I am doing all I can as our local MP to make this happen.”

To view the plans and respond, visit www.thamestunnelconsultation.co.uk