Extreme Weather
The Environment Agency has announced that partners will work together to raise flood defences sooner than expected as part of an updated plan to ensure communities in London and the wider Thames Estuary – where the River Thames meets the North Sea – are ready to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
A new report from CIWEM, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, is warning that only a third of local authorities have enough staff to manage flash flood risk.
The Environment Agency has completed the second stage of af a major £42.9 million Norfolk flood defence project better protect over 2,100 homes in Great Yarmouth from flooding.
In a UK first, the Environment Agency, BAM Nuttall, Arup and Tarmac have successfully trialled the use of two low carbon concrete mixes for works at the Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme.
The Environment Agency has launched Rivercraft 2, a suite of games aimed at helping to educate children and young people about the risks of flooding – and inspire young people to careers where people can make a difference.
- DEFRA - estimated cost of upgrading Thames Estuary flood defences until 2100 rise to £16.2 billion - 50% increase since 2012
- Environment Agency to publish updated Thames Estuary 2100 Plan in May 2023
- Government announces £100 million of funding for areas in England that have suffered repeated flooding
- Environment Agency consults on proposals for £16 million Tadcaster flood defence scheme
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