Environment Agency starts work on innovative flood management project in Lincolnshire
The Environment Agency has started work on an innovative £1 million natural flood management pilot project in Swaton, Lincolnshire.
£501m River Thames Scheme - Environment Agency starts market engagement process for construction partner
The Environment Agency has started the early engagement process to procure a Construction Partner for the £501 million River Thames Scheme to reduce the flood risk for 11,000 homes and 1,600 businesses in communities along the river.
Over £860m to be spent on 1,000+ flood alleviation schemes across England in 2021-22
Thousands more homes and businesses are to be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion, as part of plans published today by the Government outlining a record £5.2 billion of investment over the next six years.
Parts of London hit by flash floods for second time in a month
Parts of central London were again under water last night after 1.5 inches of torrential rain fell on the capital during less that 24 hours, flooding tube stations, homes and roads.
Environment Agency completes £30m upgrade of Burton-upon-Trent flood defences
The Environment Agency’s £30 million upgrade of Burton-upon-Trent’s flood defences is complete - the official opening took place on Friday 16 July.
Dozens killed and hundreds reported missing in devastating floods in Germany
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds more reported as a result of devastating floods which have hit Germany and neighbouring countries in the last 24 hours as a result of unprecedented levels of torrential rainfall.
Joint ABI /Flood Re report highlights vital need for adequate maintenance of UK flood defences
A new report published jointly by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Flood Re ahead of the government’s consultation on its comprehensive spending review highlights the vital need to maintain the UK’s flood defences in good condition.
Government approves funding for £501m River Thames flood scheme
A major £501 million flood alleviation project has passed a key milestone – the Government has approved funding for the latest stage of the River Thames Scheme.
Government approves funding for latest stage of major £501m River Thames Scheme
Thousands of homes across Surrey and the surrounding area are set to be better protected from flooding, after the government approved the latest stage of the £501 million River Thames Scheme.
Environment Agency progresses work on nationally important £34m Port of Tilbury flood defence project
Work is progressing on the nationally important Port of Tilbury flood defence gates project to install new dual function lock gates on the Thames Estuary in Tilbury.
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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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