ON HOLD – COVID 19: New pumping station to protect homes from sewer flooding
A Wessex Water scheme to protect homes in Highbridge from some very unpleasant flooding is backed by Somerset Rivers Authority and Somerset County Council.
Three events, two rivers, one purpose – find out more
Three drop-in sessions about River Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain enhancements are being held on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February. The events at Westonzoyland, Othery and Aller will give you chance to learn and ask questions about major SRA works to reduce flood risks coming up in the second half of 2020.
How should Wedmore and Langport adapt to climate change?
People living in and around Wedmore and Langport are invited to take part in a major new Somerset climate change project called Adapting the Levels. Come to the Ridgway Hall in Langport between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 29 February.
Children and young people are welcome to attend. A similar event in Wedmore at the start of February was a popular success.
Eight weeks to give your views on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
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.
Survey results show flood insurance remains ‘big challenge’
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…
What’s under the Parrett’s bed?
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.
Out now: Somerset Rivers Authority Annual Report 2018-19
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.
Book your place at Somerset Community Resilience Day 2019
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.
Work to start at flooding hotspots in West Somerset
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.
Want to get the best from your local SuDs? New guide shows how
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.