Association of SuDS Authorities officially launched
The Association of SuDS Authorities (ASA) has been officially launched as a membership organisation which aims to promote and develop the use of sustainable drainage within all new developments.
Work gets under way on £2m Essex coastal defence upgrade scheme
Work is underway on a £2 million Environment Agency scheme to refurbish the flood defence embankment in Stansgate, Essex, offering a higher level of protection to people living nearby.
SeaRock provides protection for £9 million Dorset coastal defence project
SeaRock – a new joint venture between Aggregate Industries and Earlcoate construction – has completed the delivery of armour stone to protect Dorset’s picturesque West Bay, for principle contractor BAM Nuttall.
UK one of first countries in Europe to receive Google Flood Alerts
The UK has become one of the first countries in Europe where people will be able to receive flood alerts on their computer, phone or personal device through the Google Public Alerts map.
Efforts continue to prevent Whaley Bridge dam collapse in Derbyshire
Work has continued throughout the night to prevent the collapse of a dam wall holding backing water in Toddbrook Reservoir which is threatening to flood the town of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire.
Heavy rain causes flooding, road and rail closures in North of England
Heavy rain in northern England and other parts of the country yesterday has caused flooding, road closures and rail services cancelled across the North West, North East, Yorkshire and the Midlands.
Environment Agency starts work on £25m flood risk management scheme for Carlisle
The Environment Agency is starting work this week on a new £25 million flood risk management scheme that will better protect more than 1,600 homes and businesses in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Survey works start at listed bridge for Leeds flood defence proposals
Survey works are starting at a listed bridge in Bradford, to create a detailed design to reduce flood risk in the area for the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Environment Agency announces £2.9m extra funding to increase flood resilience
Communities across England are set to be better protected against the impacts of flooding thanks to almost £3 million of government investment, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.
More planning applications held up by SuDS design in England than in Wales
Planning applications are twice as likely to be blocked or delayed due to sustainable drainage system (SuDS) design in England than in Wales, according to a new report published today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Wavin.
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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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