Flood reduction project resumes in Ovingham using SuDS solutions
Work is due to resume on a flood reduction scheme in Ovingham which will see Northumbrian Water's Rainwise initiative help to manage surface water within the village to help protect homes against future flooding.
Construction work starts on £13m+ Lincolnshire Lakes flood defence scheme
Construction works have begun on a £13.3 million flood defence scheme for the strategic £1.2 billion Lincolnshire Lakes regeneration project which will see six new lakeside villages created on a former flood plain.
£32m Adur tidal walls flood defence scheme reaches final construction stage
The Environment Agency's 7.2 kilometre long Adur tidal walls flood defence scheme in Shoreham-by-Sea is reaching the final stages of construction with completion expected by the end of the year.
Environment Agency works with North East businesses on flood resilience
The Environment Agency is working with North East businesses on flood resilience and has launched a campaign to ensure North East businesses are prepared for flooding.
Torrential rain causes flash floods in Southern France
Torrential rain which has fallen in the space of a few hours has caused flash floods in Southern France – the worst-hit areas are Gard, Ardeche and Drome.
Construction work starts on £2.5m South Tyneside flood scheme
Construction work on the main part of the £2.5 million Monkton Flood Alleviation Scheme to protect 100 homes in South Tyneside has started this week.
Environment Agency confirms commitment to £8m+ Lower Otter Restoration Project
The Environment Agency has confirmed its commitment to the Lower Otter Restoration Project while applications for funding grants are made.
Flooding - Govt Surface Water Management Action Plan says "necessary to go much further"
The Government has fulfilled a commitment in the 2016 National Flood Resilience Review with the publication of a Surface Water Management Action Plan.
EA announces £40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced that thousands of properties across England will be better protected against the threat of flooding thanks to a multi-million pound investment by the government.
Environment Agency starts work on 2nd phase of £32m flood scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing construction work on the £32 million flood scheme for Perry Barr and Witton, near Birmingham - the scheme will reduce flood risk for 1,400 properties currently at risk of flooding from the River Tame, including 950 homes.
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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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