EU develops new tools to strengthen Europe's flood defences
EU-funded researchers have developed a range of tools for Europe's policymakers to help understand flood risk and adapt buildings, infrastructure and flood defences in order to save lives and money.
Scottish Water to investigate site for new CSO to reduce flood risk
Exploratory environmental work on behalf of Scottish Water is set to take place at a proposed location for new waste water infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding in the Cambuslang area.
EA publishes new toolkit to help flood risk managers explore options
A consortium of researchers funded by the Environment Agency and Defra Joint R&D Programme has developed a toolkit to help flood risk managers quantify the benefits of flood risk management.
£140m spend on UK flood defence brought forward
The government is bringing forward more than £140 million of the £2.3 billion six-year flood defence programme announced in December to better protect more than 31,000 homes and businesses from flooding sooner than planned.
Environment Agency sets out new vision for Denver Sluice Complex
The Environment Agency is holding an event at the Denver Sluice Complex to set out proposals to improve the site for visitors – the site is a significant flood risk management structure which has protected the people of the Fens and their property from flooding for five centuries.
Experts meet to discuss £32m Parrett Flood Barrier options
The Environment Agency and Sedgemoor District Council have met with representatives from a variety of organisations this week to discuss options for a £32 million flood barrier on the River Parrett, one of the actions proposed in the Somerset Flood Action Plan.
Environment Agency sets out plans on £20m Black Sluice upgrade to manage flood risk
The Environment Agency has this week set out a number of options on proposals for flood management in the Black Sluice area - refurbishment of the Black Sluice pumping station could cost between £15 million to £20 million.
Environment Agency outlines next phase of £26m Whittlesey Washes flood reservoir scheme
The Environment Agency will put maps, plans, drawings and pictures on display on Wednesday, 11 March in Stanground, Peterborough to outline the next phase of work on its £26m Whittlesey Washes flood reservoir scheme.
Environment Agency extends Barmby Barrage trial on river Derwent
The Environment Agency in cooperation with Yorkshire Water, Natural England and the Open University is planning to operate some further short term trials on the operation of the Barmby Barrage on the River Derwent in 2015.
Work starts on £45 million Leeds flood defence scheme
Work has begun on a major multi-million pound flood defence scheme in Leeds, UK, which will protect thousands of homes and businesses and bring about huge economic benefits in the city.
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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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