Environment Agency improves Ironbridge flood defences following review of flooding issues
Ironbridge in Shropshire has been made more resilient to flooding following a review by the Environment Agency of the issues faced in the February 2020 floods.
£7m South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme completed
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that work on the £7 million South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme, off Withernsea Bay beach, has now been completed.
Environment Agency consults on £3.3m plans to reduce flood risk in Warrington
The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation on proposals for a £3.3 million flood risk management scheme in Penketh and Whittle Brooks in Warrington that could reduce the risk of flooding to 221 properties.
Environment Agency working day and night to reduce flood impact
The Environment Agency is warning communities to stay vigilant while flood risk continues for the next few days in parts of England, with ongoing flooding expected in some areas due to recent extreme weather and some further flooding possible as more rain is expected.
North Tyneside £6m flood partnership project wins four separate awards
A £6 million project which reduced flood risks to thousands of North Tyneside residents has won four separate awards this month.
Boston Barrier flood gate now fully operational
The Environment Agency has announced that the Boston Barrier flood gate is now fully operational and ready to give an enhanced level of flood protection to over 13,000 homes and businesses in the town.
Yorkshire Water - Hebden Bridge reservoirs to be lowered in fight against floods
Reservoir levels above Hebden Bridge will be lowered once again this winter, as one part of a range of measures put in place to help protect the town from flooding.
Environment Agency - Tyne Valley flood investment continues five years on from Storm Desmond
The Environment Agency has invested £10 million to improve flood defences since Storm Desmond wreaked havoc across Northumberland five years ago – and is due to spend a further £10 million over the next six years.
NAO warns over gaps in government approach to managing flood risk in England
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that while the government is on track to achieve its target for better protecting 300,000 more homes from flooding by March 2021, it does not have a comprehensive measure of its progress in reducing the overall level of flood risk across England.
Planning chiefs approve plans for a flood storage area in York
Proposals to create a flood storage area on the River Foss north of Strensall have been approved by York City Council’s planning committee.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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