River Sowy Archives - Somerset Rivers Authority

The River Sowy Full Of Water Downstream Of Beer Wall Near Othery With Existing Inconspicuous Flood Embankments.

Consultation now closed: Environmental Statement on River Sowy – King’s Sedgemoor Drain enhancements

15th August 2020
News

A milestone has been reached with the River Sowy-King's Sedgemoor Drain (KSD) Enhancements Scheme, which is being delivered for Somerset Rivers Authority by the Environment Agency. The Environmental Statement for this scheme's first phase is out now for consultation until 13 September.

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View From Track Of Black Membranes Fixed On Banks Near A Water Control Structure On Westmoor That Needs Improvement Works.

39 steps to better water control

20th April 2020
News

Membranes have been fitted for Somerset Rivers Authority near 39 water control structures at Moorlinch and Westmoor on the Somerset Levels. The membranes will - temporarily - stop vegetation growing and deter water voles, so the structures can be improved later this summer.

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Aerial View In Time Of Flood Of The River Parrett's Intersection With The River Sowy At Monk's Leaze Clyse Near Aller On The Somerset Levels.

Three events, two rivers, one purpose – find out more

7th February 2020
News

Three drop-in sessions about River Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain enhancements are being held on the 17th, 18th and 19th of February. The events at Westonzoyland, Othery and Aller will give you chance to learn and ask questions about major SRA works to reduce flood risks coming up in the second half of 2020.

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Part Of The River Parrett And Both Of Its Banks Between Stathe And Burrowbridge.

Public consultation underway on River Parrett dredging proposal

1st May 2019
News

A public consultation about proposals to dredge the River Parrett between Stathe and Burrowbridge continues until Saturday, 1 June. This dredge is important because it would supplement other dredges of the Parrett and Tone since 2014 and tie in with other projects, such as enhancing the River Sowy and King’s Sedgemoor Drain.

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Two Contractors Clearing A Badly Overgrown Stream At Carhampton For Somerset Rivers Authority.

SRA to spend £2.76million on flood works at hundreds of sites

4th March 2019
News

A new £2.76million programme of flood works across Somerset is approved by the Board of Somerset Rivers Authority. The SRA's council tax charge stays the same as it was in 2016.

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A Floating Excavator And Hopper Barge Desilting King's Sedgemoor Drain Close To Parchey Bridge For Somerset Rivers Authority

How SRA ‘fluming’ will help stop flooding

15th October 2018
News

Two sites along King’s Sedgemoor Drain are being dredged for Somerset Rivers Authority, as part of a programme to reduce flood risks across 150 square miles.

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Emergency Flood Closure Gate At Langport Road In Muchelney, Made Of Wood To Suit Nearby Conservation Area.

New gates to stop motorists driving through floods

21st December 2015
News

New gates across the Somerset Levels and Moors will be used during serious floods to close roads, keep motorists safe and avoid making unnecessary demands on firefighters and police.

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Excavators, Dumper Trucks And Other Machinery At Beer Wall, Preparing The Ground For Two New River Channels To Go Through New Culverts Under The A372.

Preparations begin for major river works at Beer Wall

2nd September 2015
News

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.

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Partners celebrate completion of Beer Wall culvert works

27th July 2015
News, Videos

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.

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Students learn about Beer Wall flood protection

29th May 2015
News

Geography pupils at Huish Episcopi Academy visit a major Somerset Levels flood protection scheme.

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