Somerset Rivers Authority funds dredging of Cripps River
The Cripps River on the Somerset Levels is dredged, as part of a Somerset Rivers Authority plan to improve flood defences across the county.
Somerset Rivers Authority approves new dredging on River Parrett
A fresh round of dredging on the River Parrett will begin next year (2016), after Somerset Rivers Authority agreed to target a stretch between Northmoor and the M5.
More national acclaim for Muchelney road-raising scheme
An innovative road-raising scheme at Muchelney has been highly commended in the National Transport Awards - narrowly missing out on the top prize to Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2. Even through floods as bad as those of winter 2014, the road could now stay open.
Preparations begin for major river works at Beer Wall
On-site preparations start for the latest phase of works at Beer Wall on the A372 new Othery. Two new river channels are to be created, and two tilting weirs installed.
Muchelney scheme on the road to further recognition
Muchelney's impressive road-raising scheme is nominated for the Construction and Engineering Project of the Year Award.
Partners celebrate completion of Beer Wall culvert works
Somerset County Council and partners celebrate the formal completion of the second stage of major flood protection works at Beer Wall on the A372 near Othery.