Over £860m to be spent on 1,000+ flood alleviation schemes across England in 2021-22
Thousands more homes and businesses are to be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion, as part of plans published today by the Government outlining a record £5.2 billion of investment over the next six years.
Parts of London hit by flash floods for second time in a month
Parts of central London were again under water last night after 1.5 inches of torrential rain fell on the capital during less that 24 hours, flooding tube stations, homes and roads.
Environment Agency completes £30m upgrade of Burton-upon-Trent flood defences
The Environment Agency’s £30 million upgrade of Burton-upon-Trent’s flood defences is complete - the official opening took place on Friday 16 July.
Dozens killed and hundreds reported missing in devastating floods in Germany
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds more reported as a result of devastating floods which have hit Germany and neighbouring countries in the last 24 hours as a result of unprecedented levels of torrential rainfall.
Joint ABI /Flood Re report highlights vital need for adequate maintenance of UK flood defences
A new report published jointly by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Flood Re ahead of the government’s consultation on its comprehensive spending review highlights the vital need to maintain the UK’s flood defences in good condition.
Government approves funding for £501m River Thames flood scheme
A major £501 million flood alleviation project has passed a key milestone – the Government has approved funding for the latest stage of the River Thames Scheme.
Government approves funding for latest stage of major £501m River Thames Scheme
Thousands of homes across Surrey and the surrounding area are set to be better protected from flooding, after the government approved the latest stage of the £501 million River Thames Scheme.
Environment Agency progresses work on nationally important £34m Port of Tilbury flood defence project
Work is progressing on the nationally important Port of Tilbury flood defence gates project to install new dual function lock gates on the Thames Estuary in Tilbury.
Environment Agency progresses £100m Boston Barrier scheme with arrival of new flood defence gates
The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier scheme has reached another milestone with the arrival on site of the second set of defence gates on Friday 4 June.
Environment Agency launches new consultation on Thames Valley flood scheme
The Environment Agency has launched a major new consultation on the approaches being considered to manage the risk of flooding across the Thames Valley.
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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. -
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