Survey works start at listed bridge for Leeds flood defence proposals
Survey works are starting at a listed bridge in Bradford, to create a detailed design to reduce flood risk in the area for the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Environment Agency announces £2.9m extra funding to increase flood resilience
Communities across England are set to be better protected against the impacts of flooding thanks to almost £3 million of government investment, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.
More planning applications held up by SuDS design in England than in Wales
Planning applications are twice as likely to be blocked or delayed due to sustainable drainage system (SuDS) design in England than in Wales, according to a new report published today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Wavin.
£67m Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier wins top engineering award
The Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier has won a top award from leading international engineering professional membership body the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), which supports more than 90,000 engineers worldwide.
Government calls for evidence on floods and coastal erosion
The government has launched a call for evidence which will form the basis for future policies to protect people, businesses and the environment from the devastating effects of flooding and coastal erosion.
£30m flood scheme to protect 5,500 properties gets underway in Burton-upon-Trent
Work has started on a major Environment Agency flood scheme for the town of Burton-upon-Trent - the £30 million project will reduce flood risk for 5,500 properties currently facing possible flooding from the River Trent, including 4,500 homes and 1,000 businesses.
Environment Agency explores options to reduce flood risk for North Reading and Lower Caversham
The Environment Agency is continue to explore its options via working with partners to investigate how they could reduce flooding from the River Thames in north Reading and Lower Caversham.
Environment Agency Chief flags up growing costs of flood infrastructure provision
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency is warning that the costs of flood infrastructure provision in England are likely to "cost a good deal more" than the £50 billion the EA has already predicted it will cost over the next fifty years.
Environment Agency showcases plans for next stage of £12m Exmouth tidal defences
The Environment Agency is getting ready to showcase plans for its £12 million Exmouth tidal defence plans.
Climate change tops agenda at Flood and Coast Conference 2019
Climate change topped the agenda when the fourth Flood and Coast Conference opened in Telford yesterday - Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, opened with a speech highlighting the need to adapt to make homes, businesses and communities more resilient to climate change.
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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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