Design work to begin on Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
Consultants have been appointed to carry out detailed technical work on a barrier in the River Parrett to protect homes and businesses in Bridgwater from the risk of tidal flooding.
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.
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.
‘Delight’ as ring banks give Thorney extra flood protection
The lorries have left, the grass has been seeded, and two ring bank flood protection schemes for the village of Thorney on the Somerset Levels are complete.