Environment Agency: Shoreham flood scheme enters next phase
A major flood defence scheme that will significantly reduce flood risk to over 2,300 properties in Shoreham and East Lancing has taken a step towards completion this week, with piling works at 2 of the project’s 10 phases now finished.
Welsh Govt provides £700k+ for Little Haven flood alleviation scheme
The Welsh Government is making nearly three quarters of a million pounds available to help reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in Little Haven.
Environment Agency progresses £3.6m Rugeley Flood Risk Management Scheme
The Environment Agency has said that work on the Rugeley Flood Risk Management Scheme that began in December is progressing well, with preparations for the construction of the embankment have now started.
Environment Agency publishes new flood risk assessment guide
The Environment Agency has developed a new guide that will help flood risk managers identify and manage the uncertainty in their flood risk assessments and flood defence designs.
SEPA sets out plans to deliver flood warning service over next 5 years
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has launched its Flood Warning Development Framework for 2017 – 2021 at Scotland’s annual Flood Risk Management Conference.
Environment Agency starts work on £18m Newhaven flood defence scheme
Construction work on the £18 million Newhaven flood alleviation scheme has started after 2 years of development including consultation with the local community.
VBA jv reaches milestone on EA £21m Ipswich Flood Barrier scheme
VBA, the joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins appointed as part of the Environment Agency’s Water and Environment Management (WEM) framework has reached a major milestone on the £21 million Ipswich Flood Barrier scheme.
Water professionals, companies and consultants to meet at UK’s largest flood event
The programme for the UK’s largest flood and coastal erosion conference and exhibition has now been finalised and professionals from the drainage sector will debate some of the most pressing issues with the Environment agency at Flood and Coast 2017 in March.
Environment Agency launches £4m Selly Park North and Selly Oak flood scheme
The Environment Agency and Calthorpe Estates have carried out a sod cutting ceremony to mark the launch of the £4 million Selly Park North and Selly Oak Flood Risk Management Scheme.
Yorks Water invests £1m in flood resilience at Castle Mills pumping station
Yorkshire Water has invested nearly £1 million improving the flood resilience of Castle Mills pumping station in York city centre following the 2015 Christmas floods.
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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
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