Last Updated: 14 October 2022
Latest Update
Team2100 have now completed the site works at Limekiln Phase 2 SI. The completed works are part of the Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme to refurbish and replace existing tidal flood defences. The site investigation works will help us to understand if there is further work needed to ensure that the flood defence continues to protect the local community from tidal flooding.
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Through the Alconbury Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme, we are developing a way forward to reduce the risk of flooding from the Alconbury Brook in Alconbury and Alconbury Weston.
Flooding in Hamerton Road, Alconbury Weston, January 2021
Background to the scheme
The Alconbury Brook catchment is relatively ‘flashy’ in comparison to the wider River Great Ouse catchment, meaning that is reacts quickly to rainfall and the onset of flooding can be rapid.
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The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was organised by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group, working with the Involve Foundation ; an independent charity, who acted as the main point of contact for jury members throughout the process.
The jury, which took place in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of the water environment. This projects aim was to involve local communities in decisions about the...More
Background
Swan Draw Dock is on the northern shore of the River Thames in Hammersmith and Fulham. The draw dock forms part of the River Thames and protects the local community from flooding.
The eastern and northern walls of the draw dock are now at the end of their serviceable life and need to be repaired.
The construction phase of this project is currently planned for mid-2023. The works are expected to take approximately 50 weeks. This includes the site compound set-up, the...More
This web page has been set up to share information about the Sanway-Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme. We welcome your feedback and questions on our proposals via our online survey or by using the contact details on the right-hand side of this page. The survey will be open from 12 May 2022 to 19 June 2022. However, we are always delighted to hear your comments and feedback at any time even after this date. We will do our best to take them into account.
The scheme is being...More
The information on this page has moved to a new Environment Agency site.
Please click on the below link:
River Wye Water Quality | Engage Environment Agency (engagementhq.com)
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The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation; an independant charity, who acted as the main point of contact for panel members throughout the process.
The Panel, which took place over four days in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned experts on all aspects of the water environment in the Windermere catchment. This project brought together people from all...More
Welcome to the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project!
This project information page is for all stakeholders with an interest in the future flood resilience of the Lower Witham.
Here you will find information about the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project led by the Environment Agency, including our latest newsletter, project background, location, progress and importantly how our stakeholders can get involved.
Contents
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Update as of 24th May 2023 - On the basis that we have not received any information that we believe would make a change in ownership or maintenance responsibility unviable, our proposal was put before the April 2023 meeting of the Anglian Eastern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) for their endorsement as required in our Protocol for the Maintenance of Flood and Coastal Risk Management Assets. The committee supported the proposal and therefore we will shortly be formalising...More
Update - Dec 2022
We have recently updated the river modelling for Loughborough to improve our understanding of flood risk in the town. This includes the Wood Brook and Burleigh Brook. The updated flood outlines can be seen here Flood map for planning - GOV.UK (flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk) and they show a reduction in the areas of Loughborough at risk from flooding.
We have done this by using better and more accurate data, and using the latest hydrology and...More
Welcome to the Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Embankment Road (Bembridge) project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what's new.
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Ventnor undercliff – Ventnor town has been developed on terraces created by relic landslides
Welcome to the Ventnor Coastal Protection and Slope Stabilisation Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Ventnor project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for...More
Welcome to the Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Shanklin project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project or any other of the Isle of Wight coastal...More
Welcome to the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Yaverland project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project or any other of the Isle of Wight...More
Welcome and overview
Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme
Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme
Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme
Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme
Welcome to the Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Information Page.
The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the schemes on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the schemes progress,...More
We are pleased to be bringing you the latest Environment Agency update on our compliance work at Roxby Landfill operated by Biffa Waste Services Ltd.
Our Commitment
As part of our regulation of the site, we continue to carry out air quality/odour assessments during routine visits to the site which include both announced and unannounced visits.
Our officers are working closely with Biffa Waste Services Ltd to make sure that improvements are made, and odour...More
Welcome to the Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme!
Flooding is a long-standing problem for the communities of Barton, Barrow and New Holland. Previous tidal flood incidents highlight the need for improved tidal flood defences and increased community resilience within these areas.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information about the project for our stakeholders. Here you will find the latest news and progress on the project as well as details...More
Welcome to the River Wharfe and Ilkley bathing water site information page
River Wharfe catchment
The River Wharfe and its tributaries flow from the headwaters in the Yorkshire Dales National Park down to its confluence with the River Ouse near Cawood. Along the way it passes through a number of villages and towns including Kettlewell, Grassington, Addingham, Ilkley, Otley, Wetherby and Tadcaster.
The Environment Agency, along with many...More
Welcome to our information pages for the Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme.
Site pages
Scheme Overview (please continue reading below)
Pollution of rivers by metals in the Tyne catchment
Preventing pollution in the Nent and South Tyne
Diffuse pollution interventions
How a treatment scheme works
How we chose the site
Timeline
Supporting Reports and Surveys
FAQs
Latest Newsletter...More
What are the next steps for the Nenthead scheme?
During 2022 – share progress on the planning application and “detailed” design with the public and other stakeholders, and invite comments. It is unlikely that we will have more information to share with the public until spring/summer 2022. We expect to hold more than one meeting during 2022.
Late 2022/early 2023 – we hope to submit the planning application to Cumbria County Council. The council...More
We have completed a number of investigations to help us better understand the need for a scheme and the potential impacts of a treatment scheme on the local area, wildlife and environment.
We have also included documents that show the design process. Reports that refer to site 101 are those referring to the current site for the Nenthead mine water treatment scheme proposals.
Here we have provided a summary of the work we have carried out alongside links to the reports and documents....More
Some of the river pollution is caused by water running across the site and washing metals out of the old mining waste.
Surface water management
We are also looking into how we can limit diffuse pollution by improving how surface water moves around the site in streams and leats. We are talking to the Nenthead Mines Conservation Society and Historic England to understand whether improvements can be made whilst also protecting the important industrial archaeology.
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There are two types of pollution that need to be addressed to improve the water quality of the Rivers Nent and South Tyne. We need to tackle:
point sources of pollution which involves removing dissolved metals from mine water before it reaches the watercourses and,
diffuse sources of pollution, which includes preventing metal contaminated materials, such as from old spoil heaps, washing or eroding into rivers
Tackling point source pollution
Monitoring of the River...More
The River Nent is the second most metal polluted river in England, and the most polluted in northern England.
This pollution by cadmium, lead and zinc comes from several different sources and the effects on water and sediment quality, and aquatic life can be seen for 60km along the River South Tyne and in the Tyne Estuary.
Pollution of rivers by metal mines in the Tyne catchment.
Although most mining activity had stopped by the mid-20th century, more than 150km of...More
How would a treatment scheme work?
Mine water would be captured at the Caplecleugh and Rampgill levels before it goes into the River Nent. The mine water would be pumped through a small buried pipeline up to the treatment ponds near the Handsome Mea reservoir. Metals are removed from the mine water by encouraging naturally occurring geochemical, microbiological and ecological processes to take place in a reactive media layer on the base of lined treatment ponds. Sulphates present in...More
Here you will find answers to some of the frequently asked questions. If you have further questions or enquries please feel free to contact the project team via nent@coal.gov.uk
Are there any alternative options to a mine water treatment scheme?
We have considered a full range of potential treatment technologies including established and more experimental systems. Globally, the most commonly used technology to remove metals at active mines is chemical dosing to raise the...More
This section explains how we selected the Nenthead mine site as our preferred location for the mine water treatment ponds. This follows a lengthy assessment process where a large number of sites were considered.
We consider several criteria when identifying a potential site for a treatment scheme. These can include engineering factors as well as the proximity to residential properties and the ecological or archaeological sensitivity of sites. For the Nenthead site, we have changed the...More
Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme
We have developed a scheme to reduce the flood risk posed by the River Tyne and Skinnersburn to businesses and residents at the Bridge End and Tyne Mills Industrial Estates.
The scheme defences are a combination of flood walls and grass embankments along the bank tops of the River Tyne and the Skinnersburn. We expect to complete the scheme by summer 2023.
On the south bank (Tyne Mills), 300 metres...More
Page created 15 December 2021, last updated 26 January 2023.
Flooding in Hereford
Hereford is subject to significant flood risk from the River Wye and has flooded a number of times. The most significant flood events have been in 1960, 1979, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2012, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
In 2008 a Flood Risk Management Scheme was completed for the south bank of the River Wye reducing the risk of flooding in the Blackmarstone...More
Welcome to the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme Information Page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme, one of a number of coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new.
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