New milestone for Rossall sea defence scheme in Lancashire
Balfour Beatty has reached another milestone in its transformation of Rossall’s sea defences in Lancashire – the construction group recently commenced works to create an ecology park on the landward side of the sea defence scheme.
Yorkshire Water relocates flood pumps to facilitate faster response by councils
Two large storm pumps have been relocated by Yorkshire Water so agencies can respond quicker to protect homes and businesses from the risk of flooding.
CCC warns MPs over lack of data on UK critical infrastructure assets at risk of flooding
The independent Committee on Climate Change(CCC) has warned MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee over the lack of information on critical infrastructure assets at risk of flooding in the UK.
Anglian Water contributes £100k to protect Norfolk coast from flooding
Anglian Water is contributing £100,000 of funding to the Wash East Coastal Management Strategy to help protect the North Norfolk Coast.
Port of Boston announce full support for £97m Boston Barrier Scheme
The Port of Boston has announced its full backing of the proposed Boston Barrier and has formally withdrawn its objection to the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application made by the Environment Agency in August 2016.
Environment Agency completes 1st phase of £28m Perry Barr & Witton flood scheme
The Environment Agency has completed the first phase work on a £28 million scheme to help reduce the risk of flooding in Perry Barr and Witton.
Welsh Assembly allocates £32m to reduce flood risk to over 2,000 homes
Welsh Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, will today announce £32 million capital funding to reduce the risk from flooding to over 2,100 homes and businesses across Wales.
Environment Agency to spend £12m on flood defence maintenance in 2017/18
The Environment Agency will spend approximately £12 million on flood defence maintenance to reduce risk to local communities during the next financial year.
Environment Agency progresses plans for Wilton flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing with its proposals for a new flood defence scheme in Wilton, near Salisbury.
East coast surge prompts people to sign up for flood warnings
More than 2,000 people in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire signed up for flood warnings in just two days when flooding threatened the east coast in January, according to the Environment Agency.
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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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