Environment Agency sets out new flood defence plan for York
The Environment Agency has announced a new five-year plan to better protect York against flooding - the options are based on the Agency's ambition to achieve a consistent standard of flood protection across the city.
Flood defences – Environment Agency says Thames Valley is "winter ready"
The Environment Agency says that the Thames Valley is now “winter ready” for the increasing likelihood of severe weather causing disruption to homes, businesses and communities during the winter months.
Vancouver mulls $300m to $800m flood resilience options
Vancouver is currently considering a number of options to strengthen the resilience of the city’s flood defences ranging between $300 million to $800 million.
Environment Agency reaches milestone in £17m Foss Barrier flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has reached a milestone in the £17 million programme of improvements at the Foss Barrier with the installation of the last of eight new, high capacity pumps.
Defra announces Cumbria flood competition winners
The top prize in a competition to find innovative ways to tackle flooding focusing on the Eden catchment in Cumbria has been awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates and Lancaster University.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £3.8m Totnes flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted plans for a scheme to reduce flood risk to over 400 homes and businesses in Totnes to South Hams District Council.
Environment Agency progresses £3m Rugeley flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has provided an update on how plans to build a £3 million flood defence scheme in Rugeley, Staffordshire are progressing.
Balfour Beatty calls on Government to bring forward “shovel ready” flood defence schemes
Balfour Beatty is calling on the Government to bring forward ‘shovel ready’ schemes, including flood defence works, in its‘Small Scale, Big Impact: Infrastructure and Economic Regeneration’ paper published today.
Northumbrian Water to provide update on work to reduce Tyne Valley flood risk
Northumbrian Water, local MP Guy Opperman, the Environment Agency and Northumberland County Council will provide an update on work to reduce flood risk in the Tyne Valley at a public meeting next week.
Environment Agency progresses work on £32m Exeter flood defence scheme
Environment Agency is progressing works which are part of the second phase of construction for Exeter’s new £32 million flood defence scheme.
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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
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