In order to fulfil its long-term flood-risk management responsibilities while protecting and enhancing local biodiversity, the Lower Severn Internal Drainage Board’s (LSIDB) programme of improvements to its ageing infrastructure installations continues. The land drainage pumping stations at Saul and Elmore Back have been upgraded so that they no longer form a barrier to eel migration.
Drainage expert and Motion Director, Richard Bettridge, reflects on recent debates about the role of water companies and tries to seek meaning beyond the short-term media headlines.
Keeping traffic moving during road improvement works is a regular test of Motion’s infrastructure design capabilities. But in one such project in Hampshire, differing levels for a new roundabout layout created additional challenges for the team.
