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08-05-2008 - Contingency plans for Water Treatment Works
Reviewing and updating existing Total Loss Contingency Plans for 19 Water Treatment Works and preparing new plans for 8 Water Treatment Works.
01-05-2008 - Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Llansannan
Single residential development in zone C2 - annex to existing building.
30-04-2008 - Soakaway design, Barmouth
Design of private soakaways for houses and road on new development site
28-04-2008 - Asset assessment for water company Capital Investment Planning
Categorising assets and identifying expenditure required for next Capital programme.
22-04-2008 - Flood Consequence Assessment, West Shore Llandudno
Flood Conequence Assessment for proposed conversion and extension of existing property to create 3 addtional appartments; shown on flood map as C1.

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Contingency plans for Water Treatment Works

08-05-2008

Reviewing and updating existing Total Loss Contingency Plans for 19 Water Treatment Works and preparing new plans for 8 Water Treatment Works.

Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Llansannan

01-05-2008

Single residential development in zone C2 - annex to existing building.

Soakaway design, Barmouth

30-04-2008

Design of private soakaways for houses and road on new development site

Asset assessment for water company Capital Investment Planning

28-04-2008

Categorising assets and identifying expenditure required for next Capital programme.

Flood Consequence Assessment, West Shore Llandudno

22-04-2008

Flood Conequence Assessment for proposed conversion and extension of existing property to create 3 addtional appartments; shown on flood map as C1.

Preliminary Drainage Assessment, Rhewl

16-04-2008

Establish drainage solutions in principle for foul, surface water and road drainage for 8 house development

Preliminary FRA, Twickenham

16-04-2008

Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment for proposed conversion of existing dwelling to two flats in an areas shown as flood zone 3 on the Environment Agency flood map

Flood Consequence Assessment, Gaerwen Anglesey

08-04-2008

Flood Consequence Assessment for proposed medical health centre and housing development on brownfield site.

Soakaway Design in Hook, Hampshire

08-04-2008

Soakaway design for new commercial premises - residential home - existing soakaway at capacity. design includes attenuation pond due to relatively low permeablility value and requirement to deal with surface water as well as foul.

Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment, Alrewas, Staffordshire

07-04-2008

Preliminary FCA for new residential property in flood zone 2

Detailed Drainage Design, Rhos-on-Sea

04-04-2008

Design of Private drainage and sewers for adoption for foul and surface water for 8 apartments on greenfield site.

Leighton Buzzard - flood risk and hydrological assessment

14-03-2008

Assessment to review existing surface water features to determine any problematic areas that may impact on development. Investigation of flood risk as adjacent watercourses appear to show site potentially at risk, consultations with EA, LA drainage dept. and local research.

Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Ruabon

11-03-2008

Proposed to build 4 houses on an area shown on the flood map as zone C2. Discussions with EA and planning as the map appears to be wrong and the map incorrectly designated as ‘at risk

Ammanford - Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment

05-03-2008

Proposed housing development on land between two streams. Shown as being zone C2 but there is an existing wall which appears to act as a flood defence. Investigations to determine whether site can be developed.

Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Flint

04-03-2008

Strip of land alongside the Swinchiard Brook shown on the flood map as partly zone C2 - fluvial. Question is where the boundary lies - some modelling will probably be necessary to identify a safe development boundary.

Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Neath

28-02-2008

Proposed residential development on land shown to be zone C2 - fluvial. Flood map could be incorrect as preliminary comparison between LIDAR data and indicative flood flows appears to showsa safe margin between predicted flood level and digital ground levels

Pipeline replacement, St Asaph

20-02-2008

8 km of new 500 mm pipeline to replace an existing trunk main which is giving repeated burst problems. Works to include obtaining land owner information and preparing notice plans. Route appraisal, topo survey, sections, construction details and thrust blocks as necessary.

Mostyn - Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment

08-02-2008

Proposed residential development on existing commercial premises. Site shown to be at C1 flood risk - tidal with coastal defences. Assessment indicates there is no fluvial risk - so no loss of flood plain if land is raised. Simplest solution is therefore to raise the land above tidal flood risk level.

Flood Risk Assessment, Talysarn, Penygroes

04-02-2008

Flood risk assessment for existing quarry waste tip alongside river. Waste to be removed to allow car parking facility and amenity area to be constructed . Site not currently shown to be at risk of flood, but removal of waste will lower site levels, it must therefore be shown that the new level will be safe for the amenity site and also will not worsen the situation elsewhere.

Flood Consequence Assessment, Kinmel Bay

15-01-2008

Proposed to replace an existing bungalow with a house. Should reduce risk therefore only a limited assessment is required to satisfy the planning authority that the TAN 15 rules are complied with by the new development with no additional risk to neighbouring properties.

Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Caerwys

09-01-2008

Proposed residential development on former commercial land. Land shown to be zone C1 and protected by existing defences. However latest EA predicted flood levels indicate that a railway embankment which presently protects the site from upstream overland flows could now be overtopped and flood into the defended area. Question is whether the land constitute loss of flood plain if it is supposed to be protected.

Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Llangammarch

04-01-2008

Proposed residential development in zone C2 undefended. Formerly a building on the site and no history of flooding, but current EA flood map predictions suggest otherwise and planning permission is therefore likely to be refused. However mapping could be wrong as topo levels indicate the site is above the EA predicted flood levels.

Hydro Assessment Quarry Extension, Bolton

27-12-2007

Hydrological Assessment for potential quarry extension. Assessment of flood risk to adjacent properties and consideration of surface water disposal options for works

Soakaway Design in Hook, Hampshire

14-12-2007

Soakaway design for new commercial premises - residential home - existing soakaway at capacity. design includes attenuation pond due to relatively low permeablility value and requirement to deal with surface water as well as foul.

Preliminary flood risk assessment - Barmouth

03-12-2007

Preliminary flood risk assessment for new housing development near coast zone C1

Preliminary flood risk assessment - Beddgelert

20-11-2007

Preliminary flood risk assessment for conversion of commercial premises to holiday accommodation in zone C1

River Modelling - Welshpool

19-11-2007

Conversion of commercial premises to residential development alongside river in zone C2. Flood consequence assessment appropriate due to existing planning approval. Historical research to be followed by river modelling to determine flood levels.

School extension FRA, Southwark

22-10-2007

Refurbishment and extension of school part zone 2 and part zone 3 first stage flood risk assessment - preliminaryappraisal to obtain EA information review the architectural details available and provide an initial view on whether a full assessment is justified.

Private water supply upgrade, Flintshire

18-10-2007

Prepare details of scheme and obtain DCWW approval to adoption standard. Prepare tender documents and obtain competetive quotations from select list of DCWW approved contractors

Flood Risk Assessment, Pwllhelli

16-10-2007

Flood consequence assessment report in accordance with TAN15 for a Brownfield site in a Flood Zone C1. FCA report required to determine whether more land should be suitable for development than presently indicated on flood map.

Berryscaur River Model

04-10-2007

Commissioned to undertake additional river modelling in Berryscaur, Scotland to recommend floor levels for new development. In accordance with SEPA requirements the rainfall runoff method (not revitalised) is to be used for the 1 in 200 yr flood flow prediction.

Preliminary FRA, Shepperton

03-10-2007

Preliminary flood risk appraisal for new residential (infill) development in zone 3. EA have advised a specific flood level and asked for consideration to be given to access and egress routes, if the proposed dwelling level is above the quoted flood level.

Private Waste Water Treatment Works, Anglesey

25-09-2007

Refurbishment and extension of existing nursing home. Septic tank to be replaced with new private wastewater treatement works to cater for increase flow and also improve discharge quality. Determination of the WwTW requirements; obtaining approval from EA and advising on quotes from specialist supplers, with particular emphasis on the future power and maintenance costs.

Flood Risk Assessment, Halifax

12-09-2007

Redevelopment of former brewery site. FRA required by Planning Authority. Particular consideration to be given to overland and offsite flood flows.

Flood Risk Assessment for Commercial development in Ambleside

10-09-2007

Zone 1 - so no significant flood risk to site, but as development exceeds 1 hectare FRA is required under PPS25 to check effect of SW runoff on other land downstream

Housing Development - Ewloe, Flintshire

10-09-2007

Appointed to prepare Flood Consequence Assessment for new residential development near A55 interchange. Spill from nearby watercourse to be considered together with overland flow from surface water run off

Extension to existing building near Welshpool

03-09-2007

TAN 15 Zone C2 - Flood consequence assessment for extension under clause 11.19

Flood Risk Assessment, Land alongside River Severn

17-08-2007

Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment to investigate the flood risk to a strip of land alongside the River Severn in Newtown. Proposal is to build 5 new dwellings but land is classified zone C2. Topo survey suggests zone may be wrong and flood map could be challenged.

Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment, Rhydymwyn

14-08-2007

Village has recently had flood defence works installed so the investigation brief is to determine whether the zone classification (currently C2) could be altered in which case an FCA may be appropriate.

Preliminary Drainage Assessment former Textile Mill

07-08-2007

Mixed development proposed on brownfield site. Investigate foul and surface water solutions for site

Preliminary Drainage Assessment, Holywell

06-08-2007

Proposed to build 50 houses on greenfield site. Provide evidence of drainage solutions available. Percolation tests required to investigate SUDS options.

Preliminary Drainage Appraisal Bodfari, Flintshire

01-08-2007

Proposed to build 9 new houses on greenfield site. Investigate foul and sw solutions and outline the options available.

Flood Risk Assessment, Holmes Chapel

30-07-2007

Brownfield site extending to 4.25ha. Flood zone 1, but PPS25 requirement to identify any impact of development on flood risk areas downstream.

Foul sewage flooding, Reading

21-07-2007

Investigation of foul sewage flooding of property - possibly due to problems with nearby pumping station or overloaded sewerage system

Flood Consequence Assessment, Porthmadog

17-07-2007

FCA for redevelopment of former boat yard in Zone C1 including construction of new commercial facility.

Private Water Main Investigation, Flintshire

21-06-2007

Inspection, investigation and hydraulic calculations for private water supply to 40 domestic properties, where pressure and supply problems are occurring.

Total Loss Contingency Plans

16-06-2007

Update of strategic plans for various water treatment works

Flood risk assessment, Hammersmith

11-06-2007

FRA for conversion and extension of existing commercial property to residential use.

Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment, Ewloe

06-06-2007

Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment for potential development land shown as zone C2 on the flood map

Flood consequences assessment for property in Connah’s Quay

05-06-2007

Proposed housing development on vacant brownfield site in zone c1. FCA to consider the risk from breach of the River Dee defences.

Flood consequences assessment for property in Rhyl

16-05-2007

Conversion of former offices to two storey residential accommodation in zone c1. Level survey to check flood risk from tidal inundation due to breach of sea defences.

Flood consequences assessment for property in Bala

15-05-2007

Conversion of former bakery to two storey residential accommodation in zone c1. Level survey to check flood risk against impounded water level in Bala lake

Breach assessment ,Deeside

10-05-2007

Breach assessment associated with a number of new residential developments in Deeside. Lidar data is to be obtained from EA and the effect of a breach in the River Dee defences simulated using MIKE 21 flood modelling software. Liaise wth EA over the requirements and submit model report for approval.

Flood risk assessment for residential development near Welshpool

06-05-2007

Conversion of commercial premises to residential development alongside river in zone C2. Flood consequence assessment appropriate due to existing planning approval. Historical research to be followed by river modelling to determine flood levels

Flood Risk Assessment for commercial development in Anglesey

24-04-2007

Existing commercial development near Parys Mountain. Improvments to watercourse have been carried out by site owner following recent flooding. Planning application for extension to unit requires FCA. Assessment to include review of river modelling - section 105 report.

Property extension in Llanfihangel - zone C2

24-04-2007

Satisfied planning authority that due to the size of the extension and location of the property in relation to the flood zone the additional flood risk was minimal and no full assessment was required

FCA for hotel extension and apartment block ,Queensferry

19-04-2007

zone C1 - part commercial part residential. Flood Consequence Assessment to consider breach of tidal River Dee defences and also fluvial flooding from nearby drainage channels

Extension to caravan park in Anglesey.

13-04-2007

Zone C2 - preliminary assessment to determine viablity of full assessment

Proposed new house in Prestatyn.

05-04-2007

Zone C1 - Flood Consequence Assessment to consider both tidal and fluvial risk.

Pipeline diversion Mochdre

29-03-2007

Thrust block and anchor block design for 350 mm iron pipeline diversion around proposed commercial development including tie in details.

Pipeline Diversion St Asaph

19-03-2007

Details for 500 mm pipeline diversion around proposed development near St Asaph including thrust block and tie in details, land plans and service enquiries.

Flood risk assessment for new holiday lodge development in Worcestershire.

19-03-2007

Part of development in zone 2 part zone 3. Assessment to address EA concern over additional storm water runoff

Rhyl property conversion FCA

13-03-2007

Existing property in Rhyl zone C1 on seafront. Proposed conversion to apartments. Flood Consequence Assessment to consider availability of safe escape routes

Extension to house alongside River Test , Hampshire

09-03-2007

EA have requested a full risk assessment and suggested the need for river modelling. Requirement to be challenged due to scale of development

Drainage advice - Rhos on Sea

05-03-2007

Proposed residential development in Rhos on Sea. Advising on foul and surface water disposal where site is landlocked by third party land

Tattershall FRA

01-03-2007

New residential development in zone 1 but identified on local Strategic FRA as high risk. Preliminary flood risk appraisal to advise developer.

Shackerley Manchester FRA

24-02-2007

Site not in flood risk zone (zone 1) but FRA suggested by Planning Authority. Discussion and agreement of EA requirements.

United Utilities Amp 4 programme

23-02-2007

Appointed by MWH to assist on the UU Amp 4 programme reviewing the options available for dealing with a number of UIDs in North West.

Berryscaur FRA

05-02-2007

Preliminary river modelling for housing development alongside Dryfe Water to enable SEPA to consider the flood risk. No flood maps available.

Preliminary Drainage Appraisal

25-01-2007

Preliminary assessment and detailed design of foul and sw drainage systems for new housing development near Holywell.

Dee Tunnel Inspection

24-01-2007

Visual condition inspection of access tunnel under River Dee successfully completed

Preliminary Drainage Appraisal

21-01-2007

Preliminary assessment and detailed design of foul and sw drainage systems for new housing development near Bagillt.

Preliminary Drainage Assessment - Llandudno

17-01-2007

Proposed 44 apartments and 4 offices on former garage and car park site. Consideration to be given to rainwater recycling to limit runoff.

Flood Risk Assessment near Lattersley

12-01-2007

Flood risk assessment for area of raised land to determine consequential effect on surrounding land in Fens.

Hydrology Assessment - Alsager

10-01-2007

Proposed aggregate recycling operation in existing quarry situated near Alsager - preparation of hydrology chapter for inclusion in Environmental Statement.

Drainage design for new housing development

20-12-2006

Preliminary assessment and detailed design of foul and sw drainage systems for new housing development near Flint.

Reservoir Outlet Meter

18-12-2006

Preparing pipework and support details for 600 mm magflow meter on reservoir outlet for United Utilities OS.

Flood Risk Assessment for housing development

12-12-2006

Assessing and reporting on the risk to a 15 house development on the edge of the flood map - zone C2.

Ashgrove Water Treatment Works Remedials

10-12-2006

Investigation of problems with screens and troughs, preparation of details and specification for remedials and obtaining quotes.

Post tensioned concrete tank - internal inspection

05-12-2006

Underwater camera inspection to provide information for structural assessment of tank and options for remedial works.

Judicial Review of Planning Decision

01-12-2006

Providing independent expert advice on drainage design and associated flood storage provision

Tunnel Inspection for United Utilities

10-11-2006

Inspection of strategic water mains in tunnel under river for UUOS in order to determine condition and provide advice on risk management and contingency plans

Assessment of foul sewage disposal options

06-11-2006

Investigation of existing system on former RAF base where new residential development is proposed. Considering options for new private waste water treatment plant and the constaints involved in connecting to foul sewer system.

Trunk main valve installations

02-11-2006

Planning and design of 2 new isolating valves on 27" AC main for United Utilities; including land plans pipework and thust wall details

Investigation of past flooding in Beaumaris

24-10-2006

Investigating past flooding incident on behalf of individual householder to determine whether recent works by the local authority have alleviated the flood risk.

TAN 15 zone B - commercial development FRA

18-10-2006

Extension to existing building. Checking levels and escape routes as part of flood risk assessment for site owner in support of planning application

TAN 15 zone C1 - power plant

18-10-2006

Preparation of flood risk assessment on behalf of developer to support planning application.

TAN 15 zone c2 commercial development

18-10-2006

Assessment of consequences of flooding for new commercial development near existing quarry. River modelling, flood risk assessment and advising on floor levels and access.

Abandoned culvert - Dudden Hill London

13-10-2006

Investigation on behalf of potential purchaser of land to determine whether culvert had been abandone and viablity of development. Culvert found to still exist and other major drains and sewers were also present.

Breach Assessment, Deeside

09-10-2006

Office development in Shotton Deeside. Zone C1 tidal. Appointed to undertake breach assessment for River Dee.

Mike User Group Meeting

15-09-2006

Waterco Ltd. attended the UGM to learn about the new features of Mike 11, Mike 21, Mike Urban and Mike Flood.

Storm Water Attenuation

10-09-2006

Attenuation pond volume assessment for new power plant development in South Wales

AMP4 STW Improvements

16-08-2006

Assisting MWH with preliminary assessment of STW improvement works in Northeast England.

Culvert Condition Assessment

08-08-2006

Preliminary assessment of culvert beneath proposed development site in Edgeware, London.

Quality System Audit

22-07-2006

Annual surveillance audit carried out by Isoqar. As a result our registration has been continued. This shows that our system has been approved to ISO 9001: 2000.

Llanystumdwy

20-07-2006

Flood Consequence Assessment for industrial development partially in Zone C2.

Denbighshire

12-07-2006

Appraisal of private Effluent Treatment Plant Performance.

Deeside

12-07-2006

Flood Consequence Assessment for commercial development in Zone C1.

Egham

10-07-2006

Flood Risk Assessment for industrial extension in Zone 3a.

Pengeulan

04-07-2006

Flood Map Challenge for residental development alongside river presently designated Zone C2.

Tegid St Bala

03-06-2006

Flood Consequence Assessment for conversion of shop to residential Zone C1.

Mochdre

28-05-2006

Pipeline strength and distortion calculations for 800mm ductile iron pipe where filling over is proposed.

Knighton

25-05-2006

Drainage appraisal for 130 house development site.

Greenfield Valley

20-05-2006

Flood Risk Assessment for housing development alongside reservoir.

FRA Glyn Ceiriog

15-05-2006

Commissioned to prepare a flood risk assessment report for two house development in Glyn Ceiriog. The land is some distance from the river and not classified as Zone C. Nonetheless the EA consider there is a flood risk, following consideration of another planning application on the flood plain in the near vicinity.

FRA Sealand

15-05-2006

Commissioned to prepare a flood risk assessment report for two property conversions at Sealand on the River Dee flood plain involving breach assessment and flood consequences.

FCA Former Hospital Site

06-05-2006

Appointed to advise on drainage and flood consequence for redevelopment of former hospital complex in North Wales. The area is classified zone C2 but a Flood Consequence Assessment may be permitted as the development represents a potential diminution of risk. The site use will be reduced to Highly Vulnerable as opposed to Emergency at present.

FCA Ceredigion

24-04-2006

Commissioned to prepare a flood consequence assessment report for ten house development near River Teifi in Ceredigion. The flood map may be wrong, but a flood map challenge is not required as the site has outline planning permission which predates TAN 15. Therefore an FCA, which is less onerous than a Flood Map Challenge, is considered sufficient.

FCA Bagillt

13-04-2006

Commissioned to prepare a flood consequence assessment report for a proposed housing development in Bagillt, Flintshire.

FRA Deeside

05-04-2006

Flood Risk Assessment submitted for a commercial development on the Deeside Industrial Estate Flintshire. Working in conjunction with Kilner the FRA considers the risk of tidal inundation due to possible failure of flood banks along the River Dee.

Emergency Planning Seminar

05-04-2006

Raff Whitehead of Waterco presented a paper entitled "Business Continuity Plans-Flood Risk" to the Emergency Planning Society in Aberystwyth. The seminar was attended by 40 delegates from the local authorities and emergency services across Wales. Other presenters, all on the Business Continuity theme, included Ian Dunlop, Marsh Insurance, Mark Heywood, Sevens Insight and Consulting, Eddie Coventry, Gloucestershire County Council and Robin Goddum, IBM.

Mike 11 Flood

31-03-2006

Mike Flood modelling software purchased from DHI to complement existing HEC-RAS software. This programme allows 2D modelling of complex sections of waterway which provides a better understanding of flood susceptibility.

Underwater Survey Bury St Edmunds

30-03-2006

Waterco UES successfully completed the survey of adits on behalf of Anglian Water Services. The survey provided clear views of the adit and allowed AWS engineers to determine whether recent construction works in the vicinity had any adverse impact on the structure.