Environment Agency completes £4 million project to protect over 170 properties at Airmyn from flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a £4 million project to protect more than 170 residential and other properties from the risk of flooding at Airmyn near Goole.
Environment Agency sets start date for major £3 million overhaul of Plymouth flood defence barrier
The Environment Agency has announced that work is set to start in September 2023 on a major £3 million repair and maintenance project for Plymouth’s lock gates.
Infrastructure and Projects Authority highlights significant issues for major flood schemes - and rates HS2 as "unachievable"
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report on Major Projects 2022-23 is highlighting significant issues requiring management attention for several major flood schemes - and rates the HS2 rail line as “unachievable.”
Environment Agency - flood defence plans for Keighley and Stockbridge gain momentum
A new flood defence scheme for Keighley and Stockbridge is gaining momentum with the launch of a website to keep the community updated on proposals to reduce flood risk.
Environment Agency to set out plans for £9.5 million flood risk management scheme for Stoke
The Environment Agency will set out its plans next week for a new £9.5 million flood risk management scheme for Stoke town centre.
Environment Agency ready to start work on £10 million Essex coast flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is set to begin work on a multi-million project to protect a vulnerable community on the Essex coast.
Environment Agency celebrates excellence and innovation in flood risk management
Some of the country’s most innovative flood defence projects have been recognised at a leading awards ceremony - The Flood and Coast Conference Excellence Awards - hosted by the Environment Agency.
Environment Agency completes £50 million flood risk mitigation scheme in Birmingham
The Environment Agency has completed a £50 million flood risk mitigation scheme to better protect more than 1,400 properties - including 950 homes - in the Perry Barr and Witton area of Birmingham.
Environment Agency Chair set to stress need to build and maintain strong flood defences
Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell will today stress the importance of building and maintaining strong defences to reduce the risk of flooding in a speech to leaders in flood risk management.
Environment Agency starts work on £21.5m Leigh expansion and Hildenborough embankment flood scheme
The Environment Agency has started work on its £21.5 million scheme to increase the capacity of the Leigh flood storage area and to build a flood embankment and pumping station in Hildenborough.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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