Telford hosts UK-wide flood and coastal risk management event
The UK’s Flood and Coastal risk management community gathered in the last week of March at what its organisers described as "the largest gathering...
Leak detectives use Victorian ‘stick’ to save 900 million litres of water
A team of 'leak detectives' has tracked down and plugged more than 18,000 hidden pipe leaks in the North West over the past 12...
Modelling beach defence resilience at Colwyn Bay
Falling beach levels at Colwyn Bay, which have been eroded by both frequently occurring and more severe storms, have left the sea wall exposed...
New flood resilient demonstration home is launched
A flood-resilient prototype home has been launched to show the most effective ways to protect homes against flood damage and limit disruption.
Building science centre...
Sparking interest for safe drainage surveys
Lanes Group has invested in EX-rated CCTV camera technology to meet growing demand for drainage survey services that offer enhanced standards of safe working...
Landscape-shaping know-how could help mitigate flood and storm damage
A year after Storm Desmond struck the UK and at a time when the UK’s Committee on Climate Change have called for urgent action...
Valves bring leak reduction
Bournemouth Water has redesigned much of its network to use intelligent network calming and pressure management valves produced by IVL Flow Control to reduce...
Pooling ideas at March event
Following some of the most dramatic flood and coastal erosion incidents that the UK has witnessed in recent history, an intensive three-day conference and...
Uncertainty about maintenance is presenting barriers to SuDS adoption, survey finds
LACK of a clear framework for the maintenance and performance of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) is seen by professionals as a key barrier to...
Geomorphological science roadmap can help mitigate severe storm and flood damage, say researchers
A year after Storm Desmond struck the UK and at a time when the UK’s Committee on Climate Change have called for urgent action...
Mapping study highlights risk from groundwater flooding in England
A new study appears to reveal the potential cost to property from the ‘hidden hazard’ of groundwater flooding in England, and points to inadequacies...
Flood defence pump station at Grimsby Docks gets an overhaul
Pump specialist AxFlow was recently contracted to undertake vital remedial work on a set of ageing Archimedes screw pumps, a vital element of Grimsby's...
Pressure controller helps Bournemouth Water reduce leakage and bursts
The Pegasus+ pressure control system from multi-utility monitoring and telemetry specialist HWM has seemingly helped Bournemouth Water (BW) reduce leakage by 1 Ml/d and...
Taking the guesswork out of flood prediction
Sustainability software and data firm Ecometrica is aiming to take some of the guesswork out of flood and crop yield prediction, forest protection and...
Maintenance and inspection critical for Cornwall highway soakaways
Managing highway surface water runoff as part of a much-needed development of affordable housing in rural Cornwall, UK has been assured with a Stormbloc®...
EA flood and coastal risk management event scheduled for March 2017
The Environment Agency with Trio Events will convene the second Flood and Coast conference and exhibition and are seeking all flood and coastal risk...
Modular stormwater management system gets UK launch
Wavin, a manufacturer of stormwater and rainwater management systems and drainage products, has announced the UK launch of Q-Bic Plus, described as an innovative...
Government announces improved flood defences and countermeasures
The Government released a National Flood Resilience Review on 8 September, outlining a number of measures to be put into effect, including enhancements to...
Flood Expo 2016 claims the high ground in showcasing the market
Taking place on the 12th & 13th October at ExCeL London, Flood Expo 2016 is said to be the largest event of its kind...
Large diameter precast concrete pipes installed in Pennington pumping station upgrade
Over 200m of large diameter precast concrete pipes have been installed as part of the refurbishment of Pennington Pumping Station.
Pennington Pumping Station is a...
