Environment Agency progresses £30m Flood Alleviation Scheme for three Essex villages
The Environment Agency is progressing its work on the £30 million Flood Alleviation Scheme and continuing to work on the final design for the scheme, which aims to protect thecommunities in Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon from further flooding.
Environment Agency progresses work on £42m tidal flood defence scheme for Hull
Part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening in Hull after an upgrade to flood defences on the Victoria Dock Village western frontage.
Environment Agency - South Yorkshire flood defences repaired one year on from floods
The Environment Agency has announced that flood defences across South Yorkshire, damaged by the November 2019 floods, have been repaired or have temporary repairs or measures in place for winter, as part of a regional flood recovery programme.
Environment Agency collaborates with Ministry of Defence on Thorney Island flood defence project
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Environment Agency signed a memorandum of understanding, forming a partnership that will create an important large-scale habitat with the potential to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Met Office warns future weather extremes likely to break new records
A new set of projections from the Met Office reveal that extremes of rainfall and high temperatures are expected to exceed the extreme conditions already experienced in the UK, breaking records and placing increasing challenges on health, infrastructure and services.
Environment Agency £100m Boston Flood Barrier wins at 2020 Institution of Civil Engineers Awards
The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier scheme has won an internationally renowned award recognising sustainability in civil engineering.
Environment Agency and Shropshire Council outline proposals for Severn Valley water management plan
The Environment Agency and Shropshire Council are getting ready to engage with communities about proposals that seek to help people and businesses along the River Severn be prepared and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Environment Agency warns over ongoing flood risk
The Environment Agency is warning of the risk of further flooding over the next few days following heavy rain across England and Wales.
Environment Agency progresses £4.9 million Tenbury Wells flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is finally about to get work under way on a much needed flood defence scheme for Tenbury Wells after the government announced funding for the scheme in July.
Environment Agency publishes final National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy
The Environment Agency has published its final updated National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England following public consultation – the original Strategy was published in 2011.
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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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