NFU launches Flooding Manifesto
The government and its agencies must develop long-term strategic plans to mitigate future flood risk, the National Farmers Union said today with the launch of the NFU Flooding Manifesto.
NI Water to set out plans for major new flood alleviation scheme
Northern Ireland Water is currently completing the detailed design of a major flood alleviation project for the Greystown/Malone area of Belfast.
MPs criticise Government’s "sub-standard" & "deficient" response on flood prevention report
MPs have today criticised the Government for missing opportunities to act on its report on improving flood protection for communities at risk across England - describing its response as "disappointing" and "deficient" on the issues of insurance, resilience and sustainable drainage.
UK and US projects explore new ways to contain and curtail flooding
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Marc Barone, Managing Director Water, UK & Ireland, AECOM discusses a range of projects in the UK and the USA to contain flooding – including multi-benefit integrated flood protection designs and ways to both store and transport floodwater.
Environment Agency consults on new Devon flood defences
The Environment Agency is seeking views from residents in the towns of Bampton and Tiverton in Devon on proposed flood defences.
Environment Agency: Horncastle reservoir ready to reduce flood risk
The Environment Agency has announced that the long-awaited Horncastle flood storage reservoir can now be used to reduce flood risk to hundreds of local homes and businesses.
Northumbrian Water invests £1m+ to reduce flood risk in east Durham
Northumbrian Water is investing more than £1 million in reducing the flood risk in a County Durham town and is also exploring other future opportunities to reduce the flood risk in other parts of the town.
Environment Agency to start work on £14m Dawlish scheme
The Environment Agency will shortly start work on the construction phase of the £14 million Dawlish beach management scheme which gets underway this month.
Severe flood risk on East Coast passes
The severe flood risk caused by high tides and strong winds caused large waves along the East Coast of England has receded over the weekend.
Environment Agency warns over significant flood risks and 3m storm surges
The Environment Agency is warning communities along the east coast of England to be prepared for large waves and possible flooding throughout Friday into Saturday morning, including the possibility of a three metre storm surge.
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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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