Environment Agency consults on proposals for £16 million Tadcaster flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on its proposals for a new £16 million flood alleviation scheme for Tadcaster.
Environment Agency installs new £1 million gantry at Jubilee flood relief channel in River Thames
The Environment Agency has been progressing its £1 million project to install a gantry at Taplow Weir on the Jubilee flood relief channel which helps protect 3,200 properties in Maidenhead, Windsor, Eton and Cookham should the River Thames flood.
Environment Agency progresses work on £28.5m Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme with creation of new “aquagreen”
The Environment Agency is progressing work on the £28.5 million Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme in East Hull with the creation of a new “aquagreen” which will see thousands of trees planted as part of the flood defence project.
Environment Agency gets green light for Worcestershire flood risk management scheme planning application
The Environment Agency has been given the green light for its planning application for a flood risk management scheme to protect Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire from flooding.
Environment Agency starts work on £1.8 million flood alleviation scheme for Worcestershire village
The Environment Agency is carrying out pre-construction work for a £1.8 million flood alleviation scheme in Severn Stoke that will better protect homes and businesses in the historic Worcestershire village.
Environment Agency protects thousands of properties across West Midlands from flood devastation
Early action by the Environment Agency protected more than 4,000 homes and businesses in the West Midlands from the devastation of flooding this January.
Environment Agency and local authorities declare major incident over flood risk in Somerset
The Environment Agency in partnership with local authorities yesterday took the decision to declare a major incident on the Somerset Levels to ensure local partners can take a coordinated response to flooding.
Environment Agency launches campaign urging Grimsby residents to be flood aware
The Environment Agency has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of actions Grimsby residents can take to prepare for flooding – 15 years on since the town flooded in summer 2007 and 70 years on from the east coast storm surge.
New research study finds trees and woodlands provide over £400 million each year in fight against flooding
A new research study published today by Forest Research finds Great Britain’s trees and woodlands contribute over £400 million annually in terms of flood defence benefits.
Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight flood defences refurbishment
The Environment Agency is starting work next week on groundwork for flood defences in Shanklin and Yaverland, part of a wider programme to reduce risk of flooding and coastal erosion.
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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 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. -
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