EA moves step closer to planning application for £450m+ River Thames flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has moved a step closer to submitting the planning application for the £450 million-plus River Thames flood defence scheme with the completion of the final outline design.
Galliford Try/Black & Veatch jv to start work on £35m flood defence scheme
A contract to design and build an improved £35 million flood defence scheme on the Isle of Axholme has been awarded to GBV, a joint venture between Galliford Try and Black & Veatch.
Living with Water Partnership in push to raise awareness of flood risk in Hull
A new website has been set up by the Living with Water Partnership to give residents the chance to help protect against flooding in Hull.
Environment Agency publishes new evidence to plan for flood and coastal risk up to 2065
The Environment Agency has published a new economic assessment to aid planning for flooding and coastal risk management over the next 50 years which says an annual average investment of £1 billion-plus is needed between now and 2065.
Construction starts on £150m programme of coastal risk management works across Wales
Construction work is set to start on coastal risk management works as part of a £150 million programme of investment over three years across Wales.
Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme pilots natural flood management approach
The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme’s natural flood management project is using a team of horses to help move very large trees around the Harden Beck site to construct leaky dams.
MPs warned over funding problems for critical rail and road infrastructure at risk from coastal erosion in Wales
MPs taking part in a House of Commons debate last week were told of ongoing problems in obtaining funding to protect key elements of Wales’ critical infrastructure at serious risk from coastal erosion.
£67.4 million Ipswich tidal flood barrier officially opened
The Environment Agency’s new tidal flood defence barrier for Ipswich has been officially opened by Floods Minister, Dr Thérèse Coffey, ensuring more than 1,600 homes and 400 businesses are better protected from flooding and the impacts of climate change over the course of the next century.
Environment Agency sets out plans for 2nd phase of £112m Leeds flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is holding two public events this month to set out its proposals for the second phase of the £122 million Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Network Rail submits plans for higher sea wall at Dawlish to strengthen coastal defences
Network Rail has made a planning submission to Teignbridge District Council to improve the long-term resilience of the railway linking Devon and Cornwall to the rest of the UK as part of the South West Rail Resilience Programme.
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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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