The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) today announced the release of its latest information paper on “Soil Investigation”. This Information Paper, written by the focus group set up by the CEDA Dredging Management Commission (DMC), looks at the topic specifically in relation to dredging projects. I
The Environment Agency announced today that 25 pioneering projects will receive a share of £150 million from Defra as part of the government’s new Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme. The projects are part of the government’s long-term plan on flood and coastal erosion and a renewed ef
Plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ that will reduce flood risk to homes and businesses near Bransholme in east Hull have been submitted for planning approval, reports the Environment Agency. A public consultation was launched in September 2020 on proposals for a versatile green space, south of the
The Environment Agency (EA), Guildford Borough Council (GBC), Surrey County Council (SCC) and other partners are working together to reduce flood risk in Guildford. The project team is looking at design options for areas through the town centre, including: flood defences to protect Mary Road, Willia
A consultation has been launched for a flood defence scheme at Penketh and Whittle Brooks that could reduce the risk of flooding to 221 properties. The Environment Agency is encouraging residents to share their views on proposals for this £3.3m flood risk management scheme. Peter Costello, Area Floo
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon today announced her decision to approve the planning application for sand dredging in Lough Neagh. This follows the Minister’s careful consideration of the Planning Appeals Commission’s (PAC) report on the Public Local Inquiry, held in June 2018. Minister Mall
The Environment Agency yesterday announced that work is underway to remove silt from areas of the Steeping River and Wainfleet Relief Channel as part of extensive plans drawn up in the wake of last year’s flooding. The dredging operation will remove sediment from targeted locations across 5.5km of w
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has been following the Government’s advisory measures with regard to limiting the spread of the virus. To comply with these regulations, IADC has decided to postpone its 2020 Seminars on Dredging and Rec
The Environment Agency is about to begin work in the river channel in Sheffield this month (September) to help reduce the risk of flooding in the city. According to the EA, gravel and debris will be removed from rivers in Malinbridge and Hillsborough to help reduce the risk of flooding in Sheffield.
Works are progressing well to repair a 40 metre slip on a flood defence in Doncaster damaged by last November’s floods. According to the Environment Agency, rock bags are being installed to reinforce the bank. The £1.6 million works at Wheatley Park are expected to be complete by mid-September and a
Richmond MP Rishi Sunak visited Stokesley on Friday, 31 July to learn more about the town’s new £3.7m Flood Alleviation Scheme. During the visit, Mr Sunak was shown around areas of the town that will benefit from the scheme by representatives from the Environment Agency. Earlier this month, the gove
Glavgosexpertiza (Russia’s Main Department of State Expertise) recently approved the design documentation for reconstruction of the access canal to the Port of Sabetta aimed to ensure safe shipping and approved expansion of the transit passage in 2020-2030. The access canal to the port of Sabetta wa
The Environment Agency has started works to repair a 40 metre slip on a flood defence embankment in Doncaster, which was damaged by last November’s floods. The £1.6 million works at Wheatley Park are expected to be complete by August and are part of an overall £32 million package of repair works acr
River Severn Partnership has secured around £40 million to progress flood defence in a multi-billion pound national investment, according to the Environment Agency. The government announcement, which included £200 million for innovative projects and £170 million for accelerated flood defence schemes
