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.
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.
‘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.
Muchelney villagers celebrate ‘momentous’ opening of raised road
"The opening of the raised road in and out of Muchelney was a momentous occasion for the residents. We are no longer an island."