Environment Agency completes £6.5 million Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has completed a £6.5 million flood defence scheme for Hexham in Northumberland which willl better protect up to 90 businesses.
Environment Minister launches construction of multi-million pound Bewdley flood scheme
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP attended a launch event yesterday to mark the official start of work on a major £6.2 million flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Environment Agency starts work on £29m upgrade for Humber flood defences
The Environment Agency has started work on a £29 million upgrade at Stallingborough for the Humber flood defences.
Environment Agency completes £4 million project to protect over 170 properties at Airmyn from flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a £4 million project to protect more than 170 residential and other properties from the risk of flooding at Airmyn near Goole.
Environment Agency sets start date for major £3 million overhaul of Plymouth flood defence barrier
The Environment Agency has announced that work is set to start in September 2023 on a major £3 million repair and maintenance project for Plymouth’s lock gates.
Infrastructure and Projects Authority highlights significant issues for major flood schemes - and rates HS2 as "unachievable"
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report on Major Projects 2022-23 is highlighting significant issues requiring management attention for several major flood schemes - and rates the HS2 rail line as “unachievable.”
Environment Agency - flood defence plans for Keighley and Stockbridge gain momentum
A new flood defence scheme for Keighley and Stockbridge is gaining momentum with the launch of a website to keep the community updated on proposals to reduce flood risk.
Environment Agency to set out plans for £9.5 million flood risk management scheme for Stoke
The Environment Agency will set out its plans next week for a new £9.5 million flood risk management scheme for Stoke town centre.
Environment Agency ready to start work on £10 million Essex coast flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is set to begin work on a multi-million project to protect a vulnerable community on the Essex coast.
Environment Agency celebrates excellence and innovation in flood risk management
Some of the country’s most innovative flood defence projects have been recognised at a leading awards ceremony - The Flood and Coast Conference Excellence Awards - hosted by the Environment Agency.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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