Opposition to proposed Cork City Council flood defence scheme continues
Public opposition to the proposed flood relief scheme for Cork, the largest flood relief investment project ever developed in Ireland with a budget of €140 million, is continuing.
Rijkswaterstaat set to award contract for Afsluitdijk project
Rijkswaterstaat, part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, has announced its intention to award a multi million euro contract for the Afsluitdijk project – the dike protects large parts of the Netherlands against flooding from the sea.
Surveys to start for new Exmouth tidal defence scheme
Preparations for a new tidal defence scheme in the Devon town of Exmouth are underway, with a series of surveys taking place during the coming months.
Environment Agency warns climate change means more frequent flooding
The Environment Agency is warning that climate change means intense bouts of flooding are set to become more frequent.
£55m in partnership funding secured for £120m Oxford flood scheme
The £120 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme, which will reduce flood risk to homes, businesses, and transport in Oxford and the surrounding area, has moved a step closer with the final tranche of £55 million in partnership funding now secured.
Scottish Water unveils new storm water strategy to address long-term sewer flooding risk
Flooding incidents in Scotland could be significantly reduced by managing storm water on the surface rather than in the country’s sewers.
Environment Agency completes £10m flood storage basin in Salford
A £10 million flood scheme which will protect almost 2,000 homes and businesses, hold more than 250 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water during a flood and includes more than 5 hectares of urban wetland habitat, has been officially completed today.
Environment Agency: construction work starts on £100m Boston Barrier flood defence scheme
Floods Minister Thérèse Coffey has marked the start of works on the £100 million Boston Barrier flood defence, breaking ground on an Environment Agency scheme that will protect 14,000 homes and businesses from tidal flooding.
£34m Warrington flood defence scheme officially complete
More than 2,000 Warrington homes and businesses will benefit from the town’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme, officially opened today by Environment Agency Chief Executive, Sir James Bevan and the town’s Mayor, Cllr. Les Morgan.
Paris floods as OECD warns more work needed to manage major flood risk on the Seine basin
With parts of Paris under water and France facing its wettest January in more than a century, a major new report from the OECD is warning that further improvements are needed to manage major flood risk in Paris and the Seine basin.
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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. -
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