Flood alleviation scheme

View article Hong Kong drainage delegates visit Hull’s flood defences

Hong Kong drainage delegates visit Hull’s flood defences

Delegates from the drainage section of Hong Kong’s government visited the Guildhall in Hull last week to learn about the city’s resilient flood alleviation schemes. The visitors from Asia visited Hull’s tidal surge barrier and Humber Hull Frontage, as well as sharing ideas with Hull City Council’s partners Living With Water. This was followed by […]

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View article Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days

Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days

Residents are being reminded to implement personal flood protection measures as the city prepares for significant rainfall this week. The MET office has predicted that Hull may experience around 30-60mm of water between midnight tonight and Thursday morning. The total average monthly rainfall for this area in January is around 50-60mm. With the level of […]

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View article Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding

Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding

A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) has been awarded Highly Commended status in the national Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards Grand Final. RICS is the world’s leading professional body […]

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View article Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award

Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award

A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AEEFAS) has won in the Infrastructure Category and Project of the Year at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards 2020 […]

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