flood protection scheme News
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Protects homes from flooding
We all know someone who has been affected by flooding. The unrest of knowing that water can flow into your home, destroying memories. We at Wapro understand that this causes distress. In the seaside town Rhyl in Wales, UK, studies have shown that the level of protection of the storm-hit coastal flood defenses between Splash Point and the east end of Rhyl golf course is now so low that ...
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Work to start on Braunton flood defence improvements
The Environment Agency will start work next week on a £100,000 scheme to boost flood protection in Braunton. The North Devon village suffered serious flooding in December 2012 after torrential rain caused the River Caen to over-top flooding more than 60 local homes and businesses. The flooding occurred six months after the official opening of a new flood defence scheme. ‘We built a ...
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Work starts on flood defences in UK town after 2007 flood
On the 22 July 2008, the Environment Agency, and just one year after the summer 2007 floods, started preliminary work in Worcester to build flood defences that will help to protect Hylton Road. Preliminary work will involve preparing the ground ready for construction of the flood defence scheme and excavating clay for the scheme from a site adjacent to Upton Marina. On Monday 21 July, at a City ...
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6th December 17:00 Up-date: Reduced risk of flooding to east coast
More than 800,000 properties in England protected by flood defences Following the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years, the flood risk to the east coast of England is now much reduced, the Environment Agency has said. Around 1,400 properties are estimated to have flooded in the past 24 hours however defences have protected at least 800,000 homes and businesses in England. The ...
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Rotork valve actuators at hub of automated flood alleviation scheme
An extended scope contract performed by Rotork Site Services has successfully delivered full automation of a flood alleviation scheme protecting the historic town of Cardigan in West Wales. The project involved replacing unreliable actuators from another manufacturer, installing a PLC control cabinet and interfacing with the existing river level sensor and telemetry system. ...
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Work begins on new Warkworth flood defences
Thirty-five homes in Warkworth, Northumberland, will be protected from river and tidal flooding thanks to a new Environment Agency flood defence scheme. Preparatory work began this week in advance of the construction of a new flood wall that will protect homes at The Butts area of Warkworth. The project will also see the ground raised at the United Reform Church car park, with a new gate at The ...
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South West facing heightened flood risk this winter
The Environment Agency is warning of an increased likelihood of flooding this winter. Wet weather, strong winds coinciding with high tides and wind-blown leaves and debris blocking rivers, are increasing flood risk. Families, communities and businesses are urged to check their flood risk and be prepared for possible flooding and its impacts. Based on Met Office analysis, the Environment Agency ...
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6th December 10:30 Update: Severe flood warnings remain in force
Communities along the east coast urged to remain prepared for further flooding Significant flooding along the east coast of England is expected to continue today (Friday), as the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years will continue to affect communities today. Parts of North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent are at greatest risk ...
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Flooding risk to continue into the weekend
Communities in southern, south west and central England remain at risk of flooding, with further heavy rain expected to affect the country on Friday and into Saturday. Continued heavy rainfall means that flooding will remain for several days. Although water levels may fall throughout today, they are expected to rise again on the Thames and Severn, affecting places already experiencing ...
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Document published explaining environmental impact of Exeter flood scheme
The Environment Agency has published a document to show the environmental impact of the first phase of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme. The scheme is being jointly funded by the Environment Agency, Exeter City Council and Devon County Council, and ultimately will reduce the risk of flooding for over 3,200 homes and businesses across the city. It is planned to construct ...
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Environment Agency prepares to start work on first phase of Exeter flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has completed the consultation on the environmental impact of the first phase of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme. The first phase works will begin in June this year ahead of the main scheme, which is designed to reduce flood risk to properties on both sides of the river throughout Exeter. The first phase will include work to some of the existing ...
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England facing heightened flood risk this winter
People urged to prepare for flooding as wet and windy weather to continue The Environment Agency is warning of an increased likelihood of flooding this winter. Wet weather, strong winds coinciding with high tides and wind-blown leaves and debris blocking rivers, are increasing flood risk, especially in the west of England. Families, communities and businesses are urged to check their flood ...
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Views sought on impact of proposed first phase of Exeter flood defence scheme
People are being asked to offer feedback on the environmental impact of the first stage of Exeter’s multi-million pound flood defence scheme. The scheme is being jointly funded by the Environment Agency, Exeter City Council and Devon County Council, and ultimately will reduce the risk of flooding for over 3,200 homes and businesses across the city. It is planned to construct the scheme in ...
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UK’s largest coastal habitat flood scheme set to open in Sussex
The country’s largest ever coastal flood realignment scheme is completed today (Monday) in Medmerry, West Sussex. The £28 million Medmerry scheme will protect 350 properties, two holiday parks and a water treatment works from coastal flooding, in addition to providing 180 hectares of habitat for wading birds such as the rare black-tailed godwit, and protected species such as the water ...
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Flood defence work set to start in Littlehampton
The Environment Agency has announced that work to improve the tidal flood defences along the East Bank of the River Arun is set to start in Pier Road, Littlehampton this month. The £14.5 million partnership scheme includes the construction of a new tidal river wall to protect over 2,000 residential properties and businesses against 100 years of predicted sea level rise. It will also vastly ...
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UK Environment Agency calls for GBP 20bn in flood defence investment
Two new reports from the Environment Agency show that 1 in 6 homes in England are at risk of flooding and that investment in the building and maintaining of flood defences will need to almost double to £1bn a year by 2035 Two new reports from the Environment Agency today show that 1 in 6 homes in England are at risk of flooding and that investment in the building and maintaining of flood ...
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Godmanchester flood risk management scheme unveiled
A ceremony took place on Friday 28 February in Godmanchester, marking the official completion of Godmanchester’s flood risk management scheme. The ground was first broken on Friday 25 May 2012 by Jonathan Djanogly, MP for Huntingdon, and Steve Wheatley, Chair of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, who was instrumental in securing approval for the scheme. The scheme includes a ...
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America`s 10 most endangered rivers
Diminished by drought, impounded by 11 hydroelectric dams, and the subject of a US Supreme Court water battle between the states of North and South Carolina, the Catawba-Wateree River today was named the most endangered river in the United States. The Catawba River begins its 300 mile run to the Atlantic Ocean high in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina, and flows through the ...
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