Mixed reaction to Government's National Flood Resilience Review
The Government’s National; Flood Resilience Review published yesterday has met with a mixed response from a wide range of organisations.
Government publishes National Flood Resilience Review
The Government's National Flood Resilience Review published today includes plans for improved rain and flood modelling, a £12.5 million increase in new temporary flood defences, greater protection to infrastructure and a call for water companies to strengthen flood resilience plans.
Environment Agency progresses plans for £8.5m Marlow flood scheme
The Environment Agency has been developing a scheme to reduce the risk of flooding at Marlow in Buckighamshire directly from the river and indirectly from overwhelmed surcharged groundwater and local drainage systems.
Work starts in Exwick in second phase of £32m Exeter flood defence scheme
Work will get underway next week on a new flood embankment around Exwick playing fields is part of the second phase of Exeter’s £32 million flood defence scheme.
Environment Agency progresses plans for £8.5m Marlow flood scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing with its plans for the proposed £8.5 million Marlow flood alleviation scheme.
Environment Agency progresses flood defence work in the North East
Work to repair flood defences in a Northumberland town, which were damaged during the winter floods has started.
Environment Agency progresses £2.7m flood scheme for Snitterfield
The Environment Agency and Warwickshire County Council, along with Stratford-upon-Avon District Council are working in partnership to deliver a long term solution to the issues with the culvert which carries the Bell Brook through Snitterfield.
Environment Agency to start work on £36.5m flood scheme for Hull
The Environment Agency is launching a major flood defence scheme in Hull after securing £36.5 million in Government funding.
Significant step forward for £100m Boston Barrier flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has asked the Secretary of State to grant powers to construct and operate the Boston Barrier through a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO).
Oxford City Council gets go-ahead for £2.2m flood defence scheme
Planning permission has been granted for an Oxford City Council scheme to reduce the flood risk to 110 homes in Northway and Marston.
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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.
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