£25m bid to better protect Canvey from flooding
Representatives from Anglian Water, Essex County Council and Castle Point Borough Council have met with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to present a bid for nearly £25 million to further reduce the risk of future flooding on Canvey Island.
Environment Agency seeks new members for Severn and Wye Flood Committee
The Environment Agency is seeking new members for the English Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) to help shape future flood plans.
EU develops new tools to strengthen Europe's flood defences
EU-funded researchers have developed a range of tools for Europe's policymakers to help understand flood risk and adapt buildings, infrastructure and flood defences in order to save lives and money.
Scottish Water to investigate site for new CSO to reduce flood risk
Exploratory environmental work on behalf of Scottish Water is set to take place at a proposed location for new waste water infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding in the Cambuslang area.
EA publishes new toolkit to help flood risk managers explore options
A consortium of researchers funded by the Environment Agency and Defra Joint R&D Programme has developed a toolkit to help flood risk managers quantify the benefits of flood risk management.
£140m spend on UK flood defence brought forward
The government is bringing forward more than £140 million of the £2.3 billion six-year flood defence programme announced in December to better protect more than 31,000 homes and businesses from flooding sooner than planned.
Environment Agency sets out new vision for Denver Sluice Complex
The Environment Agency is holding an event at the Denver Sluice Complex to set out proposals to improve the site for visitors – the site is a significant flood risk management structure which has protected the people of the Fens and their property from flooding for five centuries.
Experts meet to discuss £32m Parrett Flood Barrier options
The Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council have met with representatives from a variety of organisations this week to discuss options for a £32 million flood barrier on the River Parrett, one of the actions proposed in the Somerset Flood Action Plan.
Environment Agency sets out plans on £20m Black Sluice upgrade to manage flood risk
The Environment Agency has this week set out a number of options on proposals for flood management in the Black Sluice area - refurbishment of the Black Sluice pumping station could cost between £15 million to £20 million.
Environment Agency outlines next phase of £26m Whittlesey Washes flood reservoir scheme
The Environment Agency will put maps, plans, drawings and pictures on display on Wednesday, 11 March in Stanground, Peterborough to outline the next phase of work on its £26m Whittlesey Washes flood reservoir scheme.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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