Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme wins national award for outstanding use of digital innovation
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme has received national recognition at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, with design partner AtkinsRéalis winning the Digital Excellence category for its innovative work during the scheme’s detailed design phase.
£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding
The Government has announced a new £50 million government investment which will help Somerset’s homes, farms and businesses better withstand the growing threat of flooding.
Environment Agency strengthens Romsey flood alleviation scheme with new defences
The Environment Agency has completed two significant improvements to the Romsey flood alleviation scheme, reducing flood risk and disruption for local communities.
Latest National Flood Risk Assessment shows c4.6 million properties now at risk - up 43% since last assessment in 2023
The latest National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA) shows that about 4.6 million properties are now at risk, a 43% rise since the last assessment - the Flood Forecasting Centre has referred to the significantly increased risk as part of making its case for further investment in surface water flood modelling tools.
Construction work set to start on new £5m-plus Severn Stoke flood scheme
The Environment Agency and Worcestershire County Council have announced that construction is set to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Natural England – new natural flood management system set to protect Suffolk road & wildlife
Flooding on the B1127 between Wrentham and Southwold is set to reduce thanks to a new drainage system installed by Natural England in the Easton Valley. – the flooding could be significantly reduced following the installation of an overflow system.
Environment Agency publishes NFM heat maps to help identify potential project opportunities for FCERM investment programme
The Environment Agency has published natural flood management (NFM) heat maps to help identify potential project opportunities for the flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) investment programme.
Environment Agency launches temporary flood advice websites to help West Country
Two new temporary websites have been launched by the Environment Agency to support Dorset and Wiltshire residents coping with groundwater flooding and promote the response and recovery to flooding in Somerset.
Environment Agency and Met Office warn of unsettled weather until at least mid-March
The Environment Agency (EA) and Met Office today are warning that wet weather is set to continue for another month – and that high tides and strong winds may also bring tidal flood risk in some places during this period.
Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke-on-Trent
The Environment Agency has completed a major flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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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. -
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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