News Archives - Somerset Rivers Authority

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
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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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New culvert will keep water draining and traffic flowing

7th April 2019
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A dangerously crumbling culvert on the Somerset Levels has been repaired to reduce flood risks for Somerset Rivers Authority.

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Monksilver B3188 Main Road Reopened With Fresh Tarmac Along Edge Where Drainage Improvements Made For Somerset Rivers Authority In April 2019

Works underway in Monksilver to protect homes from flooding

2nd April 2019
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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.

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New Homes At Creech St Michael With Attenuation Basin And Muddy Area Between Its Banks And The Road.

Unique SRA study probes drainage systems around new properties

15th March 2019
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A huge Somerset Rivers Authority study of drainage systems around new properties aims to help reduce flood risks and make places better to live.

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Two Contractors Clearing A Badly Overgrown Stream At Carhampton For Somerset Rivers Authority.

SRA to spend £2.76million on flood works at hundreds of sites

4th March 2019
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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.

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FWAG South West Advisor Jo Oborn And Chris Ford Of Peadon Farm At Fiddington Near Nether Stowey Walk Over A Field Benefitting From Better Maize Management Funded By Somerset Rivers Authority.

Farmers urged to bid online for flood works

14th February 2019
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Farmers across Somerset are being invited to bid in the UK’s first countywide auction for works to help stop flooding. The auction will be run online from February 26 - March 12 at www.nfmauction.org.uk.

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