New £1 million flood competition to protect more communities
Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom has announced a new competition will allow flood defence projects around the country to apply for a share of £1 million to help protect even more homes and businesses.
Telford hosts UK-wide Flood and Coastal Risk Management event
The UK’s Flood and Coastal risk management community gathered this week at the largest gathering of flood risk thought leaders in the country.
New milestone for Rossall sea defence scheme in Lancashire
Balfour Beatty has reached another milestone in its transformation of Rossall’s sea defences in Lancashire – the construction group recently commenced works to create an ecology park on the landward side of the sea defence scheme.
Yorkshire Water relocates flood pumps to facilitate faster response by councils
Two large storm pumps have been relocated by Yorkshire Water so agencies can respond quicker to protect homes and businesses from the risk of flooding.
CCC warns MPs over lack of data on UK critical infrastructure assets at risk of flooding
The independent Committee on Climate Change(CCC) has warned MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee over the lack of information on critical infrastructure assets at risk of flooding in the UK.
Anglian Water contributes £100k to protect Norfolk coast from flooding
Anglian Water is contributing £100,000 of funding to the Wash East Coastal Management Strategy to help protect the North Norfolk Coast.
Port of Boston announce full support for £97m Boston Barrier Scheme
The Port of Boston has announced its full backing of the proposed Boston Barrier and has formally withdrawn its objection to the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application made by the Environment Agency in August 2016.
Environment Agency completes 1st phase of £28m Perry Barr & Witton flood scheme
The Environment Agency has completed the first phase work on a £28 million scheme to help reduce the risk of flooding in Perry Barr and Witton.
Welsh Assembly allocates £32m to reduce flood risk to over 2,000 homes
Welsh Assembly Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, will today announce £32 million capital funding to reduce the risk from flooding to over 2,100 homes and businesses across Wales.
Environment Agency to spend £12m on flood defence maintenance in 2017/18
The Environment Agency will spend approximately £12 million on flood defence maintenance to reduce risk to local communities during the next financial year.
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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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