In 2020, the UK government announced a £200 million Flood and Coastal innovation fund, to be led by Environment Agency from 2021 – 2027, and carry out three main programmes:
Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme: Testing and applying new methods to boost resilience against flooding and coastal erosion.
Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme: Helping at-risk communities and businesses adapt to changing coastlines.
Adaptation Pathways Programme: Creating plans for areas of national importance to better prepare for future flooding and coastal changes.
Now, Gov.uk have published Environment Agency’s mid programme report on the scheme. This report provides an update on the programmes, highlighting both the achievements and challenges of the Flood and Coastal resilience programme. So far, this scheme has delivered:
97 natural flood management interventions, delivered to slow and store floodwaters
572 river flow, rainfall and surface monitoring sensors installed to measure and monitor flood risk in real-time.
211 sustainable drainage systems delivered to help control surface water runoff in urban areas
£21 million of partner funding contributions secured to tackle wider societal issues and improve public amenities.
The Environment Agency continues to work on improvements within the scheme, collaborating with local authorities and businesses to raise awareness & deliver solutions for the environment which helps to tackle Flood and Coastal issues.
Here at KITE Projects, we welcome a sustainable approach to engineering products. We wholeheartedly agree with Environment Agency in promoting a better environment, proven through one of our themes, Sustainable environment. With scrutiny on the construction industry for its sustainability credentials, KITE Projects is continuously developing sustainable approaches to its services, and environmentally friendly attributes to its products.
An example of our environmentally friendly products is our Control service, which aligns with the Environment Agency’s goals by focusing on managing environmental factors. KITE Systems offer sustainable engineering solutions for challenging conditions, such as the increased risk of flooding. Our Retain and Headwall products offer a fresh, innovative solution for your drainage and retention needs.
We recognise the need for more sustainable methods for a cleaner environment, and congratulate Environment Agency as they continue to work to achieve this. We must collaborate with our clients and supply community to deliver projects, services and products that are truly sustainable.
To learn more about our sustainable engineering solutions, visit our website or contact us directly on 01962886290.