Key Somerset Flood Defence Secures Nearly £1 Million for Major Upgrades Thursday, June 12, 2025 somerset flood defence somersetlevels riversowy king’ssedgemoordrain parrettidb bankraising floodprotection environmentagency Somerset’s crucial flood defences are set to receive significant enhancements this summer following the approval of nearly £1 million in funding. The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA), in collaboration with the Environment … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for Somerset Coastline Amid Heavy Rainfall Tuesday, May 27, 2025 flood somerset coastline tidal environmentagency clevedon porlock severnestuary hightide flooding Flood alerts have been issued across parts of Somerset, highlighting increased flood risks due to recent heavy rainfall combined with high tidal activity. Coastal communities are being urged to stay vigilant over the next 24 … Read More
£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