Mells River work ‘good for homes and wildlife’
Somerset Rivers Authority creates more flood capacity near Frome, with works along the Mells River through Orchardleigh and the old Mill Race in Spring Gardens.
Site and design chosen for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
A site on the River Parrett between Express Park and Chilton Trinity village has been selected as the optimum location for a Bridgwater Tidal Barrier.
SRA stream work cuts Minehead flood risk
Somerset Rivers Authority is reducing flood risk in Minehead by funding improvements along the Bratton Stream in Parks Walk. The aim is to enhance the stream’s capacity to carry water, while maintaining its appeal as a popular feature of Minehead’s second-biggest park.
Somerset Rivers Authority flood works benefit river, bridge and pub
Somerset Rivers Authority is funding work to reduce flood risk and protect a historic bridge in Rode near Frome. Rode Bridge was originally built around 1777 as a toll bridge for the Black Dog Turnpike Trust.
SRA saves flood bank from badger risk
Flood defences put at risk of collapse by badgers have been protected in a scheme funded by Somerset Rivers Authority and delivered by the Environment Agency. No badgers were moved or harmed in the work.
Flow doubles as Somerset Rivers Authority funds new flood relief channels
Two new river channels flow on the Somerset Levels, as major works funded by the SRA give extra protection against flooding.
Views wanted on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier site
Two sites have emerged as the most promising locations for a Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - and people are now being urged to say which they prefer, and why - so that one site can go forward for more detailed analysis.
“Lump of concrete” removed at Dunball sluice
Somerset County Council has teamed up with Somerset Rivers Authority to improve the flow of water and lessen dangerous turbulence through King's Sedgemoor Drain at Dunball north of Bridgwater. Benefits include protecting the two bridges which carry the A38 over King's Sedgemoor Drain at Dunball, and reducing the impact of any future local flooding.
Report picks out five possible sites for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
A new report on possible locations for a Bridgwater Tidal Barrier whittles the number down from seven to five. The move follows analysis of feedback from a public consultation session, and a stakeholder workshop, held in Bridgwater in March. A tidal surge barrier is needed to help protect Bridgwater for the next 100 years or more.
New dredging to begin on River Parrett: a pre-start briefing
A detailed briefing about new dredging of 750 metres of the River Parrett for Somerset Rivers Authority in 2016.