Norfolk County Council has launched a significant tender for a 14-year, £700M highways maintenance contract, covering a range of infrastructure works across Norfolk.The contract includes maintenance…
The UK government plans to reform the outdated funding formula for flood defences, announcing a shift in their approach.An additional £50 million has been allocated to…
The Environment Agency is increasing flood preparedness in response to record rainfall.Recent events have affected nearly a thousand properties across England and Wales.Met Office warns of…
Sizewell C pledges £25M to protect Suffolk’s A12 from flooding.The funds will contribute to a large-scale £59M flood defence project.The initiative includes new pumping stations, embankments,…
Construction for the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme is set to resume in October 2024, following a pause since March.The halt allowed an earth embankment necessary…
The leak from Defra reveals a significant decline in UK flood defence conditions.Flood defences rated as adequate fell from 97.9% in 2018/2019 to 92.6% currently.Government sources…
In a bid to enhance flood preparedness, the Environment Agency has initiated a new taskforce.The inaugural meeting was conducted by Secretary of State Steve Reed.Collaboration among…
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a substantial £27M contract by Perth and Kinross Council to construct a vital flood protection scheme in Comrie, Scotland.The project aims…
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has raised alarms over the government’s inadequate funding of Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs), which are crucial for flood management in low-lying…
Cornwall Council has enlisted top industry firms to enhance regional infrastructure.Arcadis, Inner Circle Consulting, and Turner & Townsend to provide diverse engineering services.The initiative aims to…
