Environment Agency progresses plans for £8.5m Marlow flood scheme
The Environment Agency has been developing a scheme to reduce the risk of flooding at Marlow in Buckighamshire directly from the river and indirectly from overwhelmed surcharged groundwater and local drainage systems.
Work starts in Exwick in second phase of £32m Exeter flood defence scheme
Work will get underway next week on a new flood embankment around Exwick playing fields is part of the second phase of Exeter’s £32 million flood defence scheme.
Environment Agency progresses plans for £8.5m Marlow flood scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing with its plans for the proposed £8.5 million Marlow flood alleviation scheme.
Environment Agency progresses flood defence work in the North East
Work to repair flood defences in a Northumberland town, which were damaged during the winter floods has started.
Environment Agency progresses £2.7m flood scheme for Snitterfield
The Environment Agency and Warwickshire County Council, along with Stratford-upon-Avon District Council are working in partnership to deliver a long term solution to the issues with the culvert which carries the Bell Brook through Snitterfield.
Environment Agency to start work on £36.5m flood scheme for Hull
The Environment Agency is launching a major flood defence scheme in Hull after securing £36.5 million in Government funding.
Significant step forward for £100m Boston Barrier flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has asked the Secretary of State to grant powers to construct and operate the Boston Barrier through a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO).
Oxford City Council gets go-ahead for £2.2m flood defence scheme
Planning permission has been granted for an Oxford City Council scheme to reduce the flood risk to 110 homes in Northway and Marston.
Environment Agency progresses £125m Oxford and Abingdon flood risk plans
The Environment Agency has announced further details of its work to progress with the development of a £120 million flood alleviation scheme for Oxford and two smaller schemes for Abingdon at a cost of £5 million-plus.
Environment Agency progresses £3.5m Westleigh flood risk management scheme
Work on the £3.5 million Westleigh flood risk management scheme is well underway, according to the Environment Agency’s latest update.
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