Environment Agency starts river maintenance works to reduce flood risk at Clayton West
The Environment Agency is starting work in the river channel in Clayton West this week to help reduce the risk of flooding in the town.
Work starts on £2.7m Northumberland flood scheme
The Environment Agency has started work on the £2.7million Ponteland Flood Alleviation Scheme in Northumberland.
Environment Agency starts river maintenance works to reduce flood risk in Sheffield
The Environment Agency is starting work in the river channel in Sheffield this month to help reduce the risk of flooding in the city - gravel and debris are being removed from rivers in Malinbridge and Hillsborough.
Environment Agency consults on new ‘aquagreen’ plan as part of £28m flood project for Hull
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ as the second phase of the £28 million Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme for Hull. 
Phase 1 of £100m Southsea coastal defence scheme to start in September
Work on the first frontage of Phase 1 of the Southsea Coastal Scheme will commence in September 2020. The work will then be phased along the seafront, with the last section being completed in 2026.
Environment Agency consults on 2nd phase of £25m Carlisle flood risk management scheme
The Environment Agency has launched an online consultation on the next phase of the £25 million Carlisle flood risk management scheme.
Environment Agency starts work on multi million pound Teesside flood scheme
The Environment Agency has started construction on a multi-million pound flood scheme in Middlesbrough that will provide improved protection to 485 homes.
Government rejects National Infrastructure Commission call to set national flood resilience standard
The Government has rejected the National Infrastructure Commission's call to set a national flood resilience standard.
Environment Agency launches new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England
The Environment Agency has launched its new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England setting outs plans to improve the country’s resilience to flooding and coastal change.
Government announces £5.2 bn capital funding programme for flood defences in England 2021-2027
The Government has today published its long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion in England and announced a £5.2 billion capital funding programme for 2021-2027.
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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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