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.
New climate change project will help Somerset adapt to floods and drought
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.
Final public consultation begins on River Parrett dredging proposals
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.
Public consultation underway on River Parrett dredging proposal
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.
New culvert will keep water draining and traffic flowing
A dangerously crumbling culvert on the Somerset Levels has been repaired to reduce flood risks for Somerset Rivers Authority.
Works underway in Monksilver to protect homes from flooding
A £170,000 Somerset Rivers Authority scheme to reduce flood risks in Monksilver starts on Monday, 8 April. The works will require temporary road closures and diversions.
Unique SRA study probes drainage systems around new properties
A huge Somerset Rivers Authority study of drainage systems around new properties aims to help reduce flood risks and make places better to live.
SRA to spend £2.76million on flood works at hundreds of sites
A new £2.76million programme of flood works across Somerset is approved by the Board of Somerset Rivers Authority. The SRA's council tax charge stays the same as it was in 2016.