Government announces £5.5m to repair flood-damaged Calderdale bridge
Ministerial Flood Recovery Envoy for Yorkshire Robert Goodwill yesterday announced that up to £5.5 million of fundingwould be made available to rebuild Elland Bridge in Calderdale, West Yorkshire and construct a temporary foot bridge nearby, after the historic crossing was damaged in the recent floods.
Conference programme announced for Flood & Coast 2016
The advance conference programme for Flood & Coast 2016, 23-25 February in Telford, has now been announced.
Environment Agency consults on £120m Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has launched a further round of public consultation events for the proposed £120 million Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme -attendees can also indicate their preferred options for the route of a new flood relief channel.
Scotland launches £235m flood risk action strategy
The Scottish Government has launched a £235 million flood risk management plan to protect homes, businesses and communities from flooding - the first plan to protect Scotland against flood risk.
Government adviser calls for radical rethink on flood defence structure and funding
Professor Dieter Helm of Oxford University, Chair of the Natural Capital Committee and a key government adviser, has called for a radical rethink on the structure and funding of UK flood defence provision.
Flooding: Aberdeenshire homes evacuated after River Don burst its banks
Ongoing heavy rain across eastern Scotland has led to severe flooding, with homes in Aberdeenshire evacuated after the River Don burst its banks last night.
Fitch:UK storms will lead to boost in flood defence spending
The widespread nature of the December floods is likely to result in an increase in spending on flood defences and a reassessment of where money is spent, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch is also warning that failure to keep up flood defence spending could lead to higher-than-expected claims for the UK's Flood Re scheme.
Anglian Water starts work on £2.3m flood schemes
Anglian Water is starting work this week on two New Year schemes that will help alleviate flooding in Lowestoft which represent a combined total £2.3 million of investment.
Ongoing flood risk for Scotland - Inverness-Aberdeen rail line at risk
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that the Inverness-Aberdeen rail line is at risk of flooding due to persistent rainfall since Friday.
Prime Minister announces additional £40m+ for flood defences
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a further package of more than £40 million to rebuild and improve flood defences in the aftermath of Storm Eva.
News Showcase
-
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.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Northumbrian Water starts second phase of £2.2 million investment at Marske Sewage Treatment Works
- SEPA update - seven areas in eastern Scotland now at Significant Water Scarcity as conditions continue to shift
- Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
Watch
-
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.
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.