New Dredging Programme Launched to Safeguard Somerset Levels from Flooding Sunday, January 11, 2026 dredging flooding somerset parrett river drainage watermanagement silt environment A crucial new dredging programme has commenced on the Somerset Levels, aiming to prevent flooding and protect local homes and businesses. Since 2015, the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has implemented an annual dredging … Read More
Vast Flood Defence Scheme Nears Completion to Safeguard Somerset Levels Sunday, October 19, 2025 somerset flooding drainage infrastructure flooddefence rivers parrett engineering environment resilience A £10 million flood defence scheme across the Somerset Levels is approaching completion, marking the final phase of a decade-long initiative to reduce flood risks for local communities. Led by the Somerset Rivers Authority … Read More