SuDS - Institution of Civil Engineers call for immediate implementation of Schedule 3 of Flood and Water Management Act
Following today’s publication of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee Flood Resilience in England, the Institution of Civil Engineers is calling for the immediate implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act.
Environment Agency gives supply chain early heads up for £81m Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme procurement
The Environment Agency has published a preliminary market engagement notice giving the supply chain an early heads up for the Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme, which currently has a total estimated value of £81.12 million (inc VAT).
House of Commons EAC – live evidence session today to examine whether flood resilience efforts in England fit for purpose
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is holding a live evidence session this afternoon from 2.30pm onwards to examine whether flood resilience efforts in England are fit for purpose.
Environment Agency carries out flood safety exercise as part of nation-wide programme of reservoir checks
The Environment Agency led a training exercise at Rugeley flood storage area in Staffordshire this weekend, to rehearse emergency plans in the event of a major incident at the dam.
Environment Agency completes £4 million project to protect over 170 properties at Airmyn from flooding
The Environment Agency has completed a £4 million project to protect more than 170 residential and other properties from the risk of flooding at Airmyn near Goole.
Environment Agency sets start date for major £3 million overhaul of Plymouth flood defence barrier
The Environment Agency has announced that work is set to start in September 2023 on a major £3 million repair and maintenance project for Plymouth’s lock gates.
Infrastructure and Projects Authority highlights significant issues for major flood schemes - and rates HS2 as "unachievable"
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report on Major Projects 2022-23 is highlighting significant issues requiring management attention for several major flood schemes - and rates the HS2 rail line as “unachievable.”
UK developer Centre Port progresses plans for Centrica-backed £2bn 12-mile tidal energy scheme
Infrastructure developer Centre Port Holdings is progressing its plans for the first stage of its major renewables scheme, located in the Wash estuary on the east coast of England – the £2 billion UK tidal energy project could supply green energy to up to 600,000 homes.
Environment Agency to publish updated Thames Estuary 2100 Plan in May 2023
The Environment Agency has said it will publish an updated Thames Estuary 2100 Plan in May 2023, following the conclusion of a consultation on its proposals which ran from 26 September to 20 November in 2022.
Environment Agency to start work on £75m Canvey Island flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is set to begin work on a £75 million project to keep homes and businesses in Canvey Island protected from flooding.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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