ABP says £20m flood scheme will increase investment potential in Grimsby
Associated British Ports, the UK’s leading ports operator, has said that the £20-million Grimsby Flood Alleviation Scheme will create inward investment potential in the area.
MPs launch new inquiry into Flood Re insurance proposals
The House of Commons Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a new inquiry into the Government’s Flood Re insurance proposals.
£140m funding boost for weather-damaged roads
The Government has announced that an extra £140 million is being made available to help repair roads hit by weather damage in the recent floods.
Environment Agency to start work on first phase of Exeter flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has completed the consultation on the environmental impact of the first phase of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme.
Govt announces further £multi-million flood funding
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander and Communities Secretary, Rt Hon Eric Pickles have announced a £27.7 million package to create jobs and apprenticeships in coastal towns across the country, including areas affected by the recent floods, as part of the UK government’s long-term economic plan.
New action plan to protect Somerset from flooding published
The new 20 year action plan to protect Somerset from flooding has now been published.
House of Commons event to flag up UK ability to design world class flood defence solutions
UK Flood Barriers, a leading provider of passive flood defence solutions will showcase Britain’s capability to design world class flood defence solutions at the House of Commons next week.
Somerset Levels Flood Action Plan could cost in excess of £100 million
A draft action plan for the next twenty years to address flooding issues on the Somerset Levels which will be submitted to the Government later today could cost in excess of £100 million, according to a report on BBC News this morning.
Northumbrian Water outlines next phase of £5.8 million flood protection scheme
Northumbrian Water is holding a meeting tomorrow to set out the next phase of a scheme to reduce the likelihood of flooding to properties in the Lakes Estate area of Hebburn.
£6.8m Godmanchester flood risk management scheme unveiled
The £6.8 million Godmanchester flood risk management scheme was officially completed last Friday.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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