https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/floodrelief/Recent content in floodrelief on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-huntspill-river-flood-relief-channel-set-for-upgrades-near-gigafactory-site/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somersets-huntspill-river-flood-relief-channel-set-for-upgrades-near-gigafactory-site/Somerset’s vital Huntspill River flood relief channel, which plays a crucial role in protecting the Levels and Moors from flooding, is slated for potential improvements aimed at increasing its capacity to manage floodwaters. Originally built in 1940 to supply water to the Royal Ordnance Factory near Bridgwater—now home to a cutting-edge ‘gigafactory’ within the Gravity enterprise zone—the Huntspill River remains a key component of the region’s flood defenses. It channels water from the River Brue catchment directly to the Bristol Channel, helping mitigate flood risk.