Mells River work ‘good for homes and wildlife’
Somerset Rivers Authority creates more flood capacity near Frome, with works along the Mells River through Orchardleigh and the old Mill Race in Spring Gardens.
Natural flood defence scheme launched on Quantocks
Pioneering work to slow the flow of water from the Quantock Hills down to the Somerset Levels is being funded by Somerset Rivers Authority. The project is partly a reaction to three unusually intense, localised storms that washed away around 1,200 tonnes of soil and gravel.
“Great news” for Carhampton as flood risks reduced
Somerset Rivers Authority has funded work to clear a thickly overgrown brook in Carhampton, to cut flood risk in the village and along the A39. Few other places in Somerset are currently being targeted with such a range of flood alleviation activities as Carhampton.
Site and design chosen for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
A site on the River Parrett between Express Park and Chilton Trinity village has been selected as the optimum location for a Bridgwater Tidal Barrier.
Volunteers bag SRA grant for sandbag machine
A grant from Somerset Rivers Authority has helped to buy an automatic sandbagging machine for the Somerset branch of the Rapid Relief Team. Rapid Relief Team members previously used shovels for the back-breaking job of filling thousands of sandbags to protect people and properties.
SRA stream work cuts Minehead flood risk
Somerset Rivers Authority is reducing flood risk in Minehead by funding improvements along the Bratton Stream in Parks Walk. The aim is to enhance the stream’s capacity to carry water, while maintaining its appeal as a popular feature of Minehead’s second-biggest park.
Consultation shows support for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
Public feedback about possible locations for a Bridgwater Tidal Barrier is analysed in a new report.
Somerset Rivers Authority flood works benefit river, bridge and pub
Somerset Rivers Authority is funding work to reduce flood risk and protect a historic bridge in Rode near Frome. Rode Bridge was originally built around 1777 as a toll bridge for the Black Dog Turnpike Trust.
Positive first results from SRA dredging trials
Trials of different dredging methods on the River Parrett produced promising initial results for Somerset Rivers Authority. Evidence so far suggests that work done at the right times, in the right places, could be much cheaper, more effective, and better for the environment, local residents and farmers.
Dredging the Parrett: new era advances
New techniques for dredging the River Parrett are tried out, as Somerset Rivers Authority seeks cheaper and better ways of maintaining tidal rivers.