The controversial Green Wall in Sutton will not be affected by the hosepipe ban.
The £151,000 wall of living foliage is watered by an irrigation system, which does not fall under the terms of the hosepipe ban currently being imposed by Sutton and East Surrey Water, because it slowly drips water onto the plants.
Also, the ban does not cover businesses or local councils, so Sutton Council is free to continue using hosepipes in public parks and gardens.
Sutton Council said the watering system was economical enough that it would be allowed throughout the current restrictions anyway.
The wall has caused controversy because of is high costs, and as part of the controversial Sutton High Street redevelopment, that was dogged by delays, overspends, and management issues.
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