Northumbrian Water to spend £3.15m to protect 26 properties from flooding
Northumbrian Water is starting work on two separate flood defence schemes in Westerhope, Newcastle at a combined cost of £3.15 million to protect a total of 26 homes from flooding.
Environment Agency launches Wash East Coastal Management Consultation
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the Wash East Coastal Management Strategy to identify the most suitable way of managing flood and erosion risk.
Environment Agency publishes update on plans for £30m Exeter flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has published an update on its plans for the proposed £30 million Exeter flood defence scheme - which it is working on in partnership with Exeter City Council and Devon County Council.
Construction work starts on £36m Essex coast protection scheme
Construction work has started on the £36 million Clacton and Holland-on-Sea coast protection scheme in Essex.
Perry Barr and Witton flood risk scheme changes due to budget constraints
The Environment Agency is modifying its proposals for the Perry Barr and Witton Flood Risk Management Scheme because of budgetary constraints.
Anglian Water starts work on East of England’s biggest SuDS scheme
Taverham in Norfolk will be protected by the latest in innovative and sustainable flood prevention measures in the future as work on the East of England’s biggest sustainable drainage system (SuDS) gets underway this week.
ICE on London: "A world class city needs world class infrastructure"
If London is to maintain its standing as a world class city, it needs world class infrastructure networks that have sufficient capacity, are resilient and equip the capital for the challenges ahead, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London.
Govt advisers: UK buildings and infrastructure "ill-prepared" for changing climate
The resilience of UK buildings and infrastructure, including water supplies in England, need to be enhanced to counter the more frequent and severe flooding and heatwaves that can be expected in future, according to a new report by the government’s adviser on preparing for climate change.
£116bn Government construction pipeline includes £2.86bn on floods
The government has updated its construction pipeline, setting out £116bn of investment to 2020 and beyond, including a spend of £2.86bn on 1744 flood-related projects.
Environment Agency publishes Dee River flood risk plan update
The Environment Agency, together with Natural Resources Wales, has published a joint plan setting out what is being planned and when to manage the risk of flooding in the Dee River Basin District.
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BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres.
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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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