Environment Agency checks hundreds of River Severn flood defence assets
The Environment Agency is checking hundreds of flood defence assets along the River Severn to make sure they are fully operational and ready to protect against flood risk.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £150 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford flood alleviation scheme to reduce flood risk to the city from the River Thames.
£14m pumping station refurbishment scheme makes Doncaster more resilient to climate change
A newly refurbished pumping station at Bentley, Doncaster, which provides greater protection to 1,699 homes and businesses, has been officially opened.
Defra announces £36m investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to effects of coastal erosion
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced a £36 million investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to the effects of coastal erosion.
Construction of £100m tidal barrier to protect homes in Somerset from flooding gets Government go-ahead
Environment Secretary George Eustice has this week authorised the construction of the £100 million Bridgwater tidal barrier with a Transport and Works Act better protecting 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses in the town and surrounding areas.
Environment Agency publishes flood hydrology roadmap to help predict and manage flood risk
The Environment Agency has published a flood hydrology roadmap setting out a 25-year vision to help predict and manage flood risk.
Environment Agency publishes annual corporate report on flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Environment Agency has published its annual corporate report on flood and coastal erosion risk management for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Environment Agency undertakes yearly renewal of natural flood defences along Norfolk coast
The Environment Agency has undertaken the annual renewal of natural flood defences along the west Norfolk coast - the project involves moving 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle from Snettisham Scalp, where it has been deposited by the tidal movement of the sea.
Rail investigators flag up drainage system failures in fatal Aberdeenshire derailment
A Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) investigation has found that errors in the construction of a drainage system were the primary cause of a fatal train derailment at Carmont in Aberdeenshire last year.
New £42 million flood defence scheme for Hull officially opened
Hull’s new Humber frontage flood defences which provide greater protection to 113,000 homes and businesses, as well as local infrastructure and other public amenities has been officially opened.
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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. -
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