£9.7 Million Revamp for Somerset Floodgate Extends Protection by 25 Years Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset floodgate refurbishment defense environment agency tidal river flood refurbishment infrastructure investment The vital Dunball Sluice has undergone a £9.7 million refurbishment to bolster its capability of protecting the Somerset Levels and Moors for an additional 25 years. This significant engineering feat was spearheaded by the … Read More
Exmoor Flood Prevention Scheme Wins Prestigious UK River Prize Tuesday, April 15, 2025 exmoor flood prevention river prize restoration project biodiversity community innovation A groundbreaking flood prevention and river restoration initiative near the Exmoor National Park has been honored with the prestigious UK River Prize. The project, located near Minehead, Porlock, and neighboring villages, … Read More
Flood Prevention Work to Temporarily Close Chard Reservoir Main Road Wednesday, April 2, 2025 flood reservoir chard prevention work closure dam road somerset flooding Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam … Read More
Government Funding Boosts Somerset Flood Schemes Monday, March 31, 2025 flood funding somerset environment agency schemes government investment protection projects The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, … Read More
Vital River Improvement Projects in Somerset Delayed for Another Year Thursday, January 30, 2025 somerset river improvements sra flood schemes modeling brue delays enhancement The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has announced that much-needed improvements to a major Somerset river are now delayed for at least another year. The SRA, established in 2015 following the devastating floods of 2013/14, … Read More
Flood Alerts and Road Closures in Somerset: Stay Informed Tuesday, October 22, 2024 somerset flood alerts road closures flooding rainfall authorities residents alternative routes travel Heavy rainfall has led to a number of roads being closed across Somerset due to flooding. Local authorities have issued flood alerts and are urging residents to stay informed about the situation. It is important to plan …