Environment Agency progresses plans for one of UK’s largest coastal flood risk schemes
The Environment Agency is progressing plans for the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management scheme - the scheme will become one of the largest coastal flood risk schemes in the country, protecting an estimated 10,000 homes.
New Defra report says over 314,000 homes better protected from flooding as result of £2.6bn investment since 2015
A new report by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has found that a £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 – with over 314,000 homes now better protected from flooding since 2015.
Environment Agency checks hundreds of River Severn flood defence assets
The Environment Agency is checking hundreds of flood defence assets along the River Severn to make sure they are fully operational and ready to protect against flood risk.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £150 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford flood alleviation scheme to reduce flood risk to the city from the River Thames.
£14m pumping station refurbishment scheme makes Doncaster more resilient to climate change
A newly refurbished pumping station at Bentley, Doncaster, which provides greater protection to 1,699 homes and businesses, has been officially opened.
Defra announces £36m investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to effects of coastal erosion
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced a £36 million investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to the effects of coastal erosion.
Construction of £100m tidal barrier to protect homes in Somerset from flooding gets Government go-ahead
Environment Secretary George Eustice has this week authorised the construction of the £100 million Bridgwater tidal barrier with a Transport and Works Act better protecting 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses in the town and surrounding areas.
Environment Agency publishes flood hydrology roadmap to help predict and manage flood risk
The Environment Agency has published a flood hydrology roadmap setting out a 25-year vision to help predict and manage flood risk.
Environment Agency publishes annual corporate report on flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Environment Agency has published its annual corporate report on flood and coastal erosion risk management for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Environment Agency undertakes yearly renewal of natural flood defences along Norfolk coast
The Environment Agency has undertaken the annual renewal of natural flood defences along the west Norfolk coast - the project involves moving 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle from Snettisham Scalp, where it has been deposited by the tidal movement of the sea.
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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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