SRA, Author at Somerset Rivers Authority

An Artist's Impression Of Bridgwater Tidal Barrier In The River Parrett Between Express Park And Chilton Trinity.

Eight weeks to give your views on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier

19th December 2019
News

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier plans have reached a major milestone and people and organisations now have until 13 February 2020 to comment. The Barrier has been designed to help protect at least 11,300 properties and 1,500 businesses from climate change and future flood risks.

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A Wall Of Sandbags Put Up During The Somerset Floods Of 2014

Survey results show flood insurance remains ‘big challenge’

16th December 2019
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Here are the results of a Somerset Rivers Authority flood risk consultation carried out in places that were badly affected by flooding in Somerset in 2013-14. Just under 400 people took part in the consultation, which covered a range of…

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Jack-up Barge Installed On The River Parrett Not Far From Express Park Buildings In Bridgwater.

What’s under the Parrett’s bed?

29th October 2019
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A jack-up barge is being used for investigations into the ground below the River Parrett near Express Park in Bridgwater. Results will influence the building of Bridgwater Tidal Barrier.

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Out now: Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2018-19

2nd October 2019
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Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2018-19 shows people what Somerset Rivers Authority has been doing to give Somerset greater flood protection and resilience. The report comes in two versions. One is more detailed than the other. Both are clear, wide-ranging and colourful.

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Book your place at Somerset Community Resilience Day 2019

26th September 2019
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A free day of talks and workshops to help people across Somerset prepare for emergencies is being held on Thursday 24 October in North Petherton near Bridgwater. Places can be booked now.

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Map Showing Site Of Water Lane Drainage Improvement Works And Necessary Traffic Diversion Route

Work to start at flooding hotspots in West Somerset

23rd September 2019
News

Drainage improvements near Stogursey and Hinkley Point will tackle historic flooding problems for Somerset Rivers Authority. The first phase of a two-part scheme is due to start on Monday 30 September 2019. Temporary road closures will be needed and diversions will be in place.

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Large Brambles And Tall Vegetation Growing At SuDS Basin Near Houses In East Huntspill

Want to get the best from your local SuDs? New guide shows how

9th September 2019
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Basic facts about SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) are explained in a new guide that will help local people to improve the places where they live. SuDS copy natural processes. They bring benefits when they work well, unpleasantness when they do not.

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Sun Rising Over Hills And Mist On The Somerset Levels

New climate change project will help Somerset adapt to floods and drought

4th July 2019
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SRA support enables Somerset to take part in a new project that will help people adapt to the water-related effects of climate change - flood and drought.

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Map Showing Where River Parrett Could Be Dredged Between Stathe And Burrowbridge By Parrett IDB For Somerset Rivers Authority

Final public consultation begins on River Parrett dredging proposals

3rd July 2019
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A public consultation is being run until Saturday 3 August on proposals to dredge the River Parrett between Stathe and Burrowbridge. Dredging would increase the river's capacity to carry flood water, and so help the SRA to protect people and properties. Some environmental improvements are also planned.

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Part Of The River Parrett And Both Of Its Banks Between Stathe And Burrowbridge.

Public consultation underway on River Parrett dredging proposal

1st May 2019
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A public consultation about proposals to dredge the River Parrett between Stathe and Burrowbridge continues until Saturday, 1 June. This dredge is important because it would supplement other dredges of the Parrett and Tone since 2014 and tie in with other projects, such as enhancing the River Sowy and King’s Sedgemoor Drain.

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