MPs demand flood management review - current structures are “fragmented, inefficient and ineffective”
MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee are calling for an overhaul of flood management in England to tackle the rising risk to communities from climate change.
New support aimed at giving property owners better protection from flooding
A new, independent report launched today is aimed at helping people better protect their homes and businesses from risk of flooding and recover more quickly if the worst happens.
Northumbrian Water & EA £7m joint flood reduction scheme officially opens
A community celebration has taken place to officially open the £7 million Brunton Park joint flood reduction scheme in Newcastle started by Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency in October 2014.
Press Association: allocation of flood defence funding is biased towards the South
New analysis by the Press Association is suggesting that flood defence spending in the UK is biased towards wealthier households and the South East.
Environment Agency runs virtual test to ensure moveable flood defence weir is winter ready
The Environment Agency has carried out a virtual test to ensure work to install a moveable weir on the River Aire is winter ready.
Environment Agency: tidal flood risk in Thames estuary is increasing
An Environment Agency review has shown that tidal flood risk in the Thames estuary is increasing in line with predictions.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Network Rail Wales set up flood partnership
Communities in Wales will benefit from reduced flood risk and better rail links, thanks to a new agreement between Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Network Rail Wales.
Environment Agency update on £17m Medway flood protection plans
The Environment Agency has started a series of public drop in sessions are to be held to update communities on the development of the £17.1 million River Medway flood alleviation scheme.
Water sector progresses 21st Century Drainage Programme
UK Water, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has published a new report which highlights the need to ensure the nation’s sewerage systems are fit for purpose and looks at the added pressures itwill need to withstand in the future.
Environment Agency progresses £6m+ River Medway Flood Storage Areas plans
The Environment Agency is currently working with Kent County Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council to develop options to reduce the risk of flooding to communities via the proposed £6 million-plus River Medway Flood Storage Areas (FSAs) project.
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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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