FLOODS & SUDS
long as everyone follows the principles of sustainable drainage. We must all work together to better collect rainwater upstream and appropriately cleanse it of pollutants, hold the water onsite and aim to reuse it, rather than just releasing it straight back downstream and into sewers and waterways. Only by doing this can we care for water better.”
The imminent implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 across England, sometime in 2024, will remind developers and the construction supply chain of their duty to look after water. Schedule 3 includes a provision that requires approval from a SuDS Approval Body (SAB) before starting any construction work that has drainage implications.
David added: “More and more, people are realising that there is not an infinite amount of water at our disposal. Rainwater must be managed correctly if we are to avoid not just the sewage
spills we’re seeing, but also, an impending water scarcity crisis in this country. Earlier this year, regions in the South of England ran out of water supplies. Meanwhile rivers drying up in the Lake District, one of the rainiest areas in the UK, were witnessed in June.
“We encourage everyone who has the influence over decisions on water management and drainage, to speak to us about how to better manage rainwater and surface water runoff. We have a range of solutions from channel drains, proprietary water cleansing technology, attenuation products for both underground and blue/green roofs, and water release systems that can be deployed as part of a SuDS system. Our technical experts are also on hand to help design engineers with their schemes, all to ensure that developments are designed efficiently and meet with SuDS guidelines.”
Containing the Flood Threat in the Derbyshire Town of Matlock
As Britain is once again battered by seasonal storms, the flood defences and related construction works in the Derbyshire town of Matlock completing and the town is awash with discussion about whether it will be enough to protect local homes and businesses from the ever-increasing threat of flooding.
Local environmental engineers, Simon Edwards and Mark Bradbury from environmental consultancy IDOM Merebrook based in nearby Cromford, discuss the wider flood threat for Matlock and the area.
Nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, the picturesque town of Matlock, popular with tourists for its stunning countryside and rich Victorian history is marred by the persistent risk of flooding.
This year residents have endured extensive construction works within the town centre to build back the town’s flood defences.
As the project nears completion and the Environment Agency has announced a major milestone in the completion of the flood wall, the town is awash with discussion about whether this will be enough to protect local homes and business against ever increasing threat of climate change and rising water levels
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The Derbyshire town has always been susceptible to flooding; the steep hills and run off water from the Peaks pose a threat, as does the river Derwent that runs through the town.
As in other Victorian towns around country, Matlock’s heightened risk of flooding is also attributed to an antiquated Victorian drainage system - once a thought of a remarkable feat of engineering, but today struggling to cope with the increasing frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall and flash floods that climate change has bought.
Simon Edwards, Regional Director of Idom Merebrook commented:
“Flooding in Matlock is well documented back to early 1900s, in recent years Matlock has experienced a series of flooding events that have disrupted daily life in the town and left a trail of damage in their wake.”
“As we once again approach the wetter season in Derbyshire, the risk is particularly acute and causing concern to business owners and residents. From an engineering perspective, while significant investment has been made to reinstating protection
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