First phase of £23 m Warrington flood defence scheme complete
The first phase of construction in Warrington of one of the UK’s biggest flood defence schemes has been completed.
Flood warnings lifted after most serious tidal surge in over 60 years
The Environment Agency has lifted its flood warnings following the most serious tidal surge in over 60 years, with only 9 flood alerts now in place and no severe flood warnings or flood warnings.
Environment Agency warns of worst tidal surge due in more than 50 years
The Environment Agency has issued multiple severe flood warnings – its highest category – ahead of the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years in England. Over 200 flood warnings are now in place across England and Wales.
Environment Agency consults on first phase of £26m Exeter flood scheme
The Environment Agency has published a document to show the environmental impact of the first phase of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme.
Environment Agency consultation launched on Devon flood risk management strategy
The Environment Agency has launched a new public consultation on Devon’s flood risk management strategy.
2012 floods cost UK nearly £600mn - firms now funding flood defences to ‘future proof’ business operations
One year on from some of the worst flooding in 2012, latest research by the Environment Agency has revealed that last year’s record-breaking wet year in England could have cost the UK economy close to £600 million.
Extra £1m funding boost for York flood defences
New flood defences for the Water End area of York are to benefit from almost £1 million worth of extra improvements.
Environment Agency warns on heightened winter flood risk
The Environment Agency is warning of an increased likelihood of flooding this winter.
Welsh Drainage Boards to transfer to Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Assembly Minister for Natural Resources Alun Davies has announced that the functions, assets and staff of the Powysland, Lower Wye and Caldicot and Wentlooge Levels Internal Drainage Boards (IDB) will transfer to Natural Resources Wales in 2015.
Environment Agency unveils £28m sea defence scheme
The Environment Agency has reached an important milestone in a 15 year project to provide 7km of new sea defences inland from the coast to protect local communities together with the creation of a large nature reserve at Medmerry in West Sussex.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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