Latest Water & Floods News

Thames Water engineers have been upgrading “ageing” pipes in East London, after thousands of customers were left without water following a “major burst” earlier this month.

With major flood events expected to increase dramatically in the coming decades due to the climate emergency, the government has boosted funding for UK flood defences to £5.2bn. It is hoped that this major investment will ensure that 336,000 properties across the nation are better protected from flooding by 2027.

As the upgrade of Glenmore Dam draws to a close, NCEexplores how the Canadian structure has evolved to help reduce flood risk, while increasing its water supply capacity

A £2.1M scheme to improve the storage and transfer of fresh water is helping Halvergate Marshes adapt to climate change. 

Mott MacDonald, Galliford Try and Barhale are among the firms named on Thames Water’s £4bn AMP7 design and build construction partners framework.

Atkins has been appointed by Ofwat to advise on large infrastructure projects.

Tideway has begun the procurement process to find contractors to maintain the new London sewer network once it is in operation.

Thames Water engineers remain on site in East London after a “major pipe burst”, cutting off thousands of people’s water supply.

Two bridges on the final section of the Dawlish Sea Wall have been granted planning permission.

The first section of the new Dawlish sea wall has been officially opened by rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris.