New research shows inland flood defences save UK £1.1 billion a year
Landmark research published this week says that £1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences.
Met Office –weather and flood warnings continue
The Met Office is continuing to issue weather warnings as a result of the ongoing unsettled weather and heavy rain – the forecaster has issued a number of National Severe Weather Warnings this week for parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
VolkerStevin joins Centre for Flood Risk and Resilience
VolkerStevin has partnered with Brunel University’s Centre for Flood Risk and Resilience.
Construction work starts on £45m York Flood Alleviation Scheme
A major milestone has been reached as construction work gets underway on the Environment Agency’s York Flood Alleviation Scheme, in partnership with City of York Council.
Environment Agency consults on flood risk strategy for Lincolnshire coast
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a new vision for the future of flood risk management between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point on the Lincolnshire coast.
Environment Agency & RSBP look for landowners to partner in pioneering flood project
The pioneering Water for Farming and Wildlife (WFFW) project, a partnership between the Environment Agency and RSPB, is exploring whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife.
Environment Agency considers options for Calstock flood defence improvement scheme
The Environment Agency is investigating proposals to manage the risk of flooding in Calstock, Cornwall, from the River Tamar - the scheme is needed urgently.
Environment Agency - £7m beach nourishment scheme will protect thousands of properties in Lincolnshire
The Environment Agency’s Lincolnshire Beach Management scheme gets underway on 13 May, helping the Environment Agency manage coastal flood risk to around 20,000 homes and businesses, 24,500 static caravans, 35,000 hectares of land as well as a thriving tourist industry.
Climate change - UK needs to invest £1bn a year on flood threat and some UK towns may have to be abandoned
The Environment Agency is warning that the UK needs to spend £1 billion to tackle the growing risk of flooding due to climate change which could see some UK towns ultimately abandoned.
EA moves step closer to planning application for £450m+ River Thames flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has moved a step closer to submitting the planning application for the £450 million-plus River Thames flood defence scheme with the completion of the final outline design.
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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. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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