£17.8 million flood alleviation scheme for Skipton officially opened
A £17.8 million flood defence scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in Skipton has officially opened.
Surface water - Environment Agency chief warns UK’s biggest flood risk is growing
Sir James Bevan KCMG, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, has warned that surface water is the UK’s biggest flood risk and highlighted potentially dire consequences if action is not stepped up to tackle the issue.
Environment Agency progresses Exmouth tidal defence scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing with its plans for the Exmouth tidal defence scheme – the Agency is currently meeting landowners and residents believed to be most affected by the project.
New £4.1m flood risk management scheme for Worcestershire village opens
Today saw the official opening by Nigel Huddleston MP for Mid-Worcestershire of a £4.1 million flood risk management scheme which will reduce the risk of flooding for 272 homes and businesses in Broadway, Childswickham and Murcot.
Environment Agency progresses £121m Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has issued a Compulsory Purchase Order under provisions in the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1995 in order to acquire land and rights over land, for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Environment Agency begins work on 5 natural flood management schemes in Norfolk
The Environment Agency has started work on the first of five natural flood management schemes along rivers in Norfolk to help manage flood risk to local properties and improve habitats.
Environment Agency progresses £15m flood defence upgrade for Tonbridge and Hildenborough
The Environment Agency is progressing with plans for a £15.7 million flood defence upgrade to the Leigh flood storage area (FSA) for Tonbridge and Hildenborough.
National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy 2019 - Environment Agency publishes initial scoping report
The Environment Agency has announced plans to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy 2050.
Phase two Leeds flood plans - strong focus on Natural Flood Management
An outline business case for phase 2 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation scheme has been submitted to government, which outlines plans to reduce flood risk to the city upstream of the city centre, taking a catchment wide approach.
Environment Agency seeks planning permission for £42m tidal flood scheme for Hull
The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for a £42 million Humber Hull Frontage Improvement Scheme to provide better protection from flooding for 113,000 homes and businesses at risk from tidal flooding.
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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
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