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.
Floods cost Somerset up to £147.5 million, report reveals
A new Economic Impact Assessment shows the 2013-14 winter floods cost Somerset up to £147.5 million. The South West Peninsula was also significantly affected.
Muchelney road-raising scheme wins top award
An ambitious road-raising scheme in Muchelney, which will reduce the impact of future flooding, has won a coveted national award.
Students learn about Beer Wall flood protection
Geography pupils at Huish Episcopi Academy visit a major Somerset Levels flood protection scheme.