David Warburton MP introduces Rivers Authorities Bill to Parliament
New Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill aims to put Somerset Rivers Authority on a secure footing and give Somerset extra flood protection and resilience.
SRA flood works help drivers turn the corner
Thousands of drivers will benefit from works funded by Somerset Rivers Authority to reduce flooding on a notorious blind corner near Huish Episcopi.
SRA powers up Bridgwater flood work
Work funded by Somerset Rivers Authority helps to reduce the risks of flooding to homes and businesses around Bridgwater.
Somerset Rivers Authority tackles A38 flooding
Thousands of drivers will benefit from works funded by Somerset Rivers Authority to reduce flooding between Taunton and Wellington.
SRA helps flood wardens Slow the Flow
Major natural flood management works near Yeovil, funded by Somerset Rivers Authority, help to protect villages, hamlets and roads.
“Great news” for Carhampton as flood risks reduced
Somerset Rivers Authority has funded work to clear a thickly overgrown brook in Carhampton, to cut flood risk in the village and along the A39. Few other places in Somerset are currently being targeted with such a range of flood alleviation activities as Carhampton.
Volunteers bag SRA grant for sandbag machine
A grant from Somerset Rivers Authority has helped to buy an automatic sandbagging machine for the Somerset branch of the Rapid Relief Team. Rapid Relief Team members previously used shovels for the back-breaking job of filling thousands of sandbags to protect people and properties.
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.
Positive first results from SRA dredging trials
Trials of different dredging methods on the River Parrett produced promising initial results for Somerset Rivers Authority. Evidence so far suggests that work done at the right times, in the right places, could be much cheaper, more effective, and better for the environment, local residents and farmers.