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Level 1 FRA Screening Study for CSH
10-03-2010
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) for residential development at a site in Croydon, London, site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk.
FRA Screening Study, Flood Zone 1 < 1ha - Croydon, London
05-03-2010
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) for residential development at a site in Croydon, London, site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk.
Flood Risk Assessment - SPP7 Compliant - Dunmore Scotland
04-03-2010
Site for proposed residential development near Dunmore, Arith. Site is shown to lie on the edge of the local SEPA Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map and to be at risk of flooding from the sea under a 0.5% flood event. Planners requested SPP7 compliant FRA. Consideration of both fluvial and coastal flooding required and qualitative appraisal of flood risk at the site. Extent of flooding, potential impacts of development on flood risk elsewhere, access and egress routes, resilience of construction and design of the property itself are all to be considered.
Flood Consequences Assessment (FCA) Flood Zone C1 - South Wales
02-03-2010
Flood Consequences Assessment Report in accordance with TAN 15 for a commercial development in South Wales located within Flood Zone C1. Quantitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), Flood Zone1>1ha - Preston
01-03-2010
Flood Risk Assessment Report in accordance with PPS 25 for proposed residential development in Flood Zone 1>1ha. Qualitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere. Site is bounded by a number of watercourses and drains, FRA will investigate flood risk from these and check on EA’s easement requirements. Calculate pre and post-development surface water run-off and identify how additional run-off could be dealt with to satisfy Code for Sustainable Homes and Building Regulations.
Preliminary Drainage Assessment for residential development at Northop Hall
25-02-2010
Investigate and advise on available solutions for foul sewage disposal, surface water disposal and access road drainage. Developer Enquiry to DCWW. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur 1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit. Provide budget estimates for foul and surface water detailed design and installation.
FRA Screening Study, Flood Zone 1 < 1ha - Guildford
19-02-2010
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) for conversion of existing building into residential. Site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk. Report to also show the site satisfies Sur 1 requirements by default as the site is already connected to the public sewerage network and the development does not increase the impermeable area of the site.
Breach Assessment for new development in Immingham
17-02-2010
Tidal breach assessment for proposed development alongside Humber Estuary involving mapping flood extent and assessing hazard ratings for 10 m grid for 72 hour duration.
Code for Sustainable Homes - Sur 1 Calculations - Gloucestershire
17-02-2010
Proposed residential development of 9 houses on a predominantly Greenfield site. Development will increase the impermeable area of the site. Surface water run-off Rates and Volume calculations in accordance with the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Sur 1 including completion of CSH Sur 1 template.
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Scoping Study, Flood Zone 3 - Derby
16-02-2010
Flood Risk Assessment Scoping Study Report in accordance with PPS 25 for boatyard development in Flood Zone 3. Qualitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
Assistance in production of FRA - Great Barr, Birmingham
15-02-2010
Assist in the production of a Level 2 Flood Risk Assessment for a proposed development at Great Barr, Birmingham.
Flood Consequences Assessment (FCA) Scoping Study, Caerphilly
11-02-2010
Flood Consequences Assessment Scoping Study Report in accordance with TAN 15 for proposed residential development not shown on TAN15 flood map, but is shown on EA Flood map. Planning Authority have confirmed they do require a FCA. Qualitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
FRA for a proposed change of use at Old Kent Road, London
05-02-2010
Flood Risk Assessment Scoping Study Flood Zone 3 for a proposed change of use from HMO to 3 separate flats.
Surface Water Drainage Design for Nursing Home extension, Market Drayton
02-02-2010
Surface water drainage design for Nursing Home extension. Client has established that soakaways would not be suitable and that rainwater harvesting will not be used. Waterco to design private surface water sewer, attenuation and discharge control. Confirm with Severn Trent agreement to discharge and complete S106 application.
Flood Risk Assessment - Marina Outdoor Activity Centre, Cheshire
28-01-2010
Flood Risk Assessment in accordance with PPS25 for proposed additional accommodation including boat store and showers/changing rooms. Development is classed as ‘water compatible’. Qualitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
Overland Flood Modelling of River Tees near Cliffe, North Yorkshire
21-01-2010
Overland flow modelling of River Tees flood plain near Cliffe, North Yorkshire using integrated hydrodynamic modelling software, MIKE FLOOD from DHI. Requirement is to position the 1% aep footprint more accurately than can be determined from EA flood map.
Surface water run-off calculations for a site in Theale, Reading
11-01-2010
Provide pre and post development rainfall run-off in accordance with the requirements of the Interim Code of Practice for Sustainable Drainage Systems.
Soakaway Design
07-01-2010
Design of soakaway including the analysis of infiltration test results.
CSH Surface Water run-off appraisal - Rotherwick, Hampshire - Sur1 (Mandatory Requirements) and Sur2
06-01-2010
Provide written report to investigate and advise on the most appropriate surface water drainage solutions and provide a written report. This will identify how the Mandatory Elements of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Category 4: Surface Water Run-off will be met. Also included is a Flood Risk Assessment Screening Study to assess SUR2 criteria to gain 2 credit for site within flood zone 1.
CSH Surface Water run-off appraisal - Farnham, Surrey - Sur1 (Mandatory Requirements) and Sur2
04-01-2010
Provide written report to investigate and advise on the most appropriate surface water drainage solutions and provide a written report. This will identify how the Mandatory Elements of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Category 4: Surface Water Run-off will be met. Also included is a Flood Risk Assessment Screening Study to assess SUR2 criteria to gain 2 credit for site within flood zone 1.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal for residential development in Brighton
16-12-2009
Investigate and advise on available solutions for surface water disposal. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur 1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal for two residential developments in Kirkby, Liverpool
15-12-2009
Investigate and advise on available solutions for surface water disposal. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur 1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit.
Moston, Manchester - Preliminary Drainage Assessments
11-12-2009
6 separate residential developments proposed in Moston area, Manchester. 2 sites <1Ha so require FRA Screening Studies. 4 sites >1Ha so require FRA reports in accordance with PPS25. This will also satisfy CSH Sur1 and Sur2 assuming that soakaways have been discounted.
Sur1 Template & Surface Water Run-off Calculations - Timperley, Altrincham
09-12-2009
Completion of the Breeam Sur1 Mandatory Requirements Template and associated surface water run-off calculations. To be accompanied by covering letter detailing any additional information and recommendations. Also included is a Level 1 Flood Risk Assessment Screening Study. This FRA will provide the mandatory flood risk evidence required under Sur1 and also evidence for available Sur2 credits.
FRA Screening Study, Rockmount Road, Plumstead, London
08-12-2009
FRA Screening Study Flood Zone 1 < 1ha for a 4 storey block to provide 12 flats (4 x 1-bed, 4 x 2-bed, 4 x 3-bed) at 63-71 Rockmount Road, London, as shown on drawing SP-02. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk.
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Scoping Study, Flood Zone 3
04-12-2009
Flood Risk Assessment Scoping Study Report in accordance with PPS 25 for proposed change of use of existing film/music recording studio to residential in Flood Zone 3. Modelled flood levels obtained from EA and compared to existing building levels. Qualitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
FRA Screening Study (Sur1 and Sur2) - Site < 1ha - Erith, Kent
04-12-2009
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) for residential development in Erith, Kent. Site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off (Sur1) and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk.
FRA Screening Study, Flood Zone 1 < 1ha - in Croydon
02-12-2009
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH). Site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal for resedential development in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire
27-11-2009
Investigate and advise on available solutions for surface water disposal. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit.
FRA Screening Study, Flood Zone 1 < 1ha - Kent
26-11-2009
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) for 5 flats site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Report will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and could achieve the 2 credits available for Sur 2: Flood Risk.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal in Wysall, Notingham
24-11-2009
Investigate and advise on available solutions for surface water disposal. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur 1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit.
Flood Consequence Assessment, Rossett
16-11-2009
Flood Consequence Assessment in relation to flood risk implications of a caravan site. Site within C2 zone.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal for detached dwelling on greenfield site, Cumbria
12-11-2009
Investigate and advise on available solutions for surface water disposal. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur 1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit.
Roof and Buildigs reports on water ingress
10-11-2009
preparation of report on condition of Hydro Electric Building at Llyn Celyn. Initial inspections have shown that the roof and certain areas of the walls / windows of the building are leaking badly. Roofing and building contractors have been met on site to put together tenders. Advice and recommendations have been stated in the report issued to DCWW February 2010.
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Scoping Study, Flood Zone 3b - Colliers Wood, London
04-11-2009
Flood Risk Assessment Scoping Study Report in accordance with PPS 25 for conversion of a 3 bed ground floor flat into 2 flats: 1 bed and 2 bed in Flood Zone 3b. Qualitative appraisal of flood risk posed to site and potential impacts development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
Flood Modelling & Breach Assessment - Canvey Island
30-10-2009
EA require a site specific breach assessment as the existing SFRA does not take account of climate change. Climate change to be calculated in accordance with PPS 25 on the basis of 50 yr development life. Assess maximum depths, velocities and hazard ratings.
Preliminary Drainage Assessment for 15 homes, Denbighshire
23-10-2009
Investigate and advise on solutions for foul sewage disposal, surface water disposal and access road drainage. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site < 1 ha and not in flood zone. Reports will satisfy mandatory requirements and evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off.
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16-10-2009
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Flood Scoping Study - Aberystwyth
15-10-2009
Preliminary Flood Consequeneces Assessment (scoping study) for proposed residential development near Aberystwyth that lies in a C2 flood zone. EA have suggested that the site may not be at risk to the extent suggested by the flood maps. Scoping study to include a levels survey to compare site levels with predicted flood levels.
Flood Consequeces Assessment - Residential development, Swansea
08-10-2009
Flood Consequences Assessment for proposed residential dwelling near Swansea. Site is on boundary of Flood Zone C2. Flood Consequences Assessment Scoping Study to assess actual flood risk-comparison of predicted flood levels with site levels. Consider flood compensation storage.
Flow meter installation at existing STW
02-10-2009
Assessment of flow hydraulics of existing channels to assess the effect of adding a flow meter on the outlet.
Breach Assessment for new development in Immingham
25-09-2009
Tidal breach assessment for proposed development alongside Humber Estuary involving mapping flood extent and assessing hazard ratings for 10 m grid for 72 hour duration.
Flood Risk Assessment-Planning Appeal, Isle of Sheppey
23-09-2009
Flood Risk Assessment to assist with Planning Appeal. Existing holiday chalets on Isle of Sheppey currently have 10 months occupancy under existing planning condition. Proposal is to remove planning condition to allow 12month occupancy. Site is at risk from tidal flooding. Flood Risk Assessment to show increasing occupancy would not increase flood risk as chalets already occupied during months with higest tidal flood risk.
Flood Risk Assessment-Proposed Community Home
22-09-2009
Flood Risk Assessment for proposed re-development of community home. Site is not in a flood zone, but is greater than 1 Ha. Therefore Flood Risk Assessment required to satisfy PPS25 including: Assessment of all sources of flooding, pre and post-development surface water run-off calculations and an assessment of overland flow.
Surface Water Run-off Appraisal - Gaerwen, Anglesey
21-09-2009
Surface Water Run-off appraisial to satisfy SUR1 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. It will investigate and advise on the most appropriate surface water drainage solutions for the site including pre and post development runoff calculations. Report to also advise on the requirement for rainwater harvesting and attenuation.
Breach assessment to determine options for development in Cwmbran
10-09-2009
Zone C2 protected by railway embankment. Detailed breach and overtopping assessment to determine flood depths velocities and options for regeneration.
Flood consequence assessment for proposed development Kidwelly
02-09-2009
Flood Consequences Assessment for an outline planning application for a 3G sports pitch and associated car park located in Kidwelly. Site is within a C1 flood zone at risk of tidal and fluvial flooding. The FCA is in accordance with TAN 15 and has been undertaken for the Town Council.
Flood risk assessment for housing on edge of zone 3
25-08-2009
New development proposed alongsided flood zone 3. River modelling to determine flood levels in greater detail to assess risk and advise on Finished floor level.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal (Sur1 and Sur2) and Flood Risk Assessment - Heywood, Lancashire
24-08-2009
Investigate and advise on the most appropriate surface water drainage solutions and provide a written report. This identifies how the Mandatory Elements of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Category 4: Surface Water Run-off will be achieved and how to gain up to 2 SUR1 credits and 1 WAT2 credit. Level 1 Flood Risk Assessment also included to assess SUR2 criteria to gain 2 credits for site within flood zone 1.
Surface Water Run-off Appraisal, Industrial development, Huyton
19-08-2009
Proposed industrial development at Huyton. Development will involve replacing existing grassed areas with hardstanding. The EA require that there are no significant changes to site that would increase flood risk. Surface water run-off calculations to assess pre and post development run-off. Surface water run-off appraisal including recommendations to deal with surface water run-off.
Water mains replacement WIRS - Sudbrook
18-08-2009
Waterco to liaise with client contractor and utility to transfer of private water supplies to the local utility mains. Scheme design and drawings in accordance with Water Industry Registration Scheme. Review Completion of utility Applications Packs. 3rd party land crossings & environmental issues. Liaise with Fire Service regarding fire hydrant requirements.
Flood Consequence Assessment for conversion of property in Beddgelert
17-08-2009
Flood Consequence Assessment in accordance with TAN15 - site in zone C1, EA have carried out no hydraulic modelling therefore no flood levels available. Hydraulic modelling to determine predicted flood and to enable a comparison with building floor levels.
Flood Consequence Assessment for conversion of property in Beddgelert
17-08-2009
Flood Consequence Assessment in accordance with TAN15 - site in zone C1, EA have carried out no hydraulic modelling therefore no flood levels available. Hydraulic modelling to determine predicted flood and to enable a comparison with building floor levels.
CSH Surface Water Run-off Appraisal, 14 terraced houses on brownfield site - Wirral
12-08-2009
Investigate and advise on available solutions for surface water disposal. Includes Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Screening Study as required for Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) - site not in flood zone, to achieve up to 2 Sur 2 credits. Reports will provide mandatory evidence for CSH Category 4: Surface Water Run-off and identify how to satisfy mandatory requirements and gain up to 2 Sur 1 credits and 1 Wat 2 credit.
Code for Sustainable Homes SUR1 - Haywood
11-08-2009
Code for Sustainable Homes SUR1 Surface Water Run-off Appraisal for redevelopment in Heywood - Investigate and advise on the most appropriate surface water drainage solutions and provide a written report. This will identify how the Mandatory Elements of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Category 4: Surface Water Run-off will be achieved and how to gain up to 2 SUR1 credits and 1 WAT2 credit. Level 1 Flood Risk Assessment also included to assess SUR2 criteria to gain 2 credits for site within flood zone 1.
Flood risk assessment for new housing development Croydon
10-08-2009
Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) for proposed pair of semi detached dwellings. PFRA to advise on likely outcome of full FRA but may prove sufficient to satisfy EA. Site appears on the current EA map as being in Flood Zone 3. Potential flooding from culverted River Wandle. Overland flow needs to be considered.
Code for Sustainable Homes SUR1 - Gravesend
03-08-2009
Code for Sustainable Homes Surface Water Run-off Appraisal - his will identify how the Mandatory Elements of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) Category 4: Surface Water Run-off will be achieved and how to gain up to 2 SUR1 credits and 1 WAT2 credit. Investigate and advise on the most appropriate surface water drainage solutions. Flood Risk Assessment satisfying requirements of CSH to assess SUR2 criteria to gain 1 credit for site within flood zone 3a.
Standard Detail Drawings for Water Meter Installations
29-07-2009
Provision of standard details for use in the installation and improvement of private water services for a major landowner.
FRA - Screening Study for the Code for Sustainable Homes, London
14-07-2009
Report showing the site is in Flood Zone 1 and has a low risk of flooding from all sources. This satisfies mandatory requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) and shows that the development qualifies for 2 credits for SUR2 Flood Risk.
Pipeline upgrade in nothwest Wales
07-07-2009
Land ownership details, route plans materials scheduling and connection details for replacement pipeline
Greenfield run-off calculations, Bedfordshire
15-06-2009
Greenfield run-off calculations for quarry extension
Water Mains Initial Bid Design, Norfolk
11-06-2009
Water mains initial scheme layout/ schedule for the purpose of budget and pricing, for Self-Lay Organisation for new development of 29 houses.
Flood risk assessment for proposed housing development in Warrington
10-06-2009
Flood risk assessment for proposed housing development in Warrington on the edge of the zone 3 flood plain. Possible opportunity to regrade the land and provide flood plain compensation to achieve a better housing layout.
Construction Quality Assurance Validation Report, Shropshire
08-06-2009
CQA validation report for a waste handling site
Soakaway design for 4 terraced houses in conjunction with rainwater harvesting
22-05-2009
Calculations for submission to Building Control/ agents. Layout sketch showing size, location and details of soakaway.
Establish drainage principles to satisfy Planning Authority for redevelopment, Flintshire
13-05-2009
Consultation with Planning Authority and others to agree the principles of highway and drainage design and demonstrate drainage solutions are achievable to satisfy requirements to obtain planning permission for 15 houses on brownfield site.
Flood consequences assessment for residential development, Connahs Quay.
06-05-2009
preparing flood consequences assessment in accordance with TAN15 for proposed housing development shown on the DA Map as being at risk of tidal and fluvial flooding. Works to include breach and overtopping assessment
Flood risk assessment for proposed agricultural development, Herefordshire
06-05-2009
preparation of flood risk assessment in accordance with PPS25 as the development land is zone 3. Also before and after run off assessment
Flood Consequence Assessment, Rossett
24-04-2009
Flood Consequence Assessment in relation to flood risk implications of a caravan site. Site within C2 zone. Review of Lidar data and site levels.
Water main design, Fleetwood
24-04-2009
Design of new water main compliant with UU requirements and WIRS standards for small residential development.
Potable water pipeline replacement scheme, near Corwen
22-04-2009
land plans, long section, layout plans and connection details for replacement water main
Potable water pipeline replacement scheme, Dolgellau
22-04-2009
land plans, long section, layout plans and connection details for replacement water main
Flood consequences assessment for fish pond development, Wrexham
20-04-2009
preparing flood consequences assessment in accordance with TAN15 for series of ponds - not on flood plain. Before and after run off assessments required by EA to ensure no detrimental impact elsewhere
Flood consequences assessment for new apartment block development, Deeside
15-04-2009
breach and overtopping assessment of River Dee defences and preparing flood consequences assessment in accordance with TAN15. flood modelling utilising Mike 21 and Mikeflood
Wastewater treatment works inlet channel refurbishment, Whitchurch
10-04-2009
Hydraulic assessment of existing and future flows and providing advice on appropriate weir and overflow settings
Flood risk assessment for proposed agricultural development, Cricklade
03-04-2009
preparation of flood risk assessment in accordance with PPS25 as the development land, although zone 1, is greater than 1 ha. Before and after run off assessment
Flood Risk Assessment for new property in Merseyside
01-04-2009
preparation of flood risk assessment in accordance with PPS25 for the redevelopment of a site in zone 3
Flood consequences assessment for redevelopment, Glyndyfrdwy
10-03-2009
preparing flood consequences assessment in accordance with TAN15 for residential redevelopment of site shown on the DA Map as zone C2. works to include river modelling using Mike flood
Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment for conversion of a chapel to residential accommodation
25-02-2009
Chapel in Mid Wales shown to be in a C2 zone. Preliminary assessment to advise client on likely outcome of a full Flood Consequence Assessment.
River bank erosion assessment, Caergwrle
18-02-2009
Inspection and report on river bank erosion - following partial blockage of flow by fallen trees
Flood Consequence Assessment (including Breach Assessment) for residential extension to hotel
17-02-2009
Hotel in North Wales looking to add further bedrooms. Site is in a C1 area behind flood defences. Flood Consequence Assessment to investigate possible overtopping and consequences of a breach in the defences.
Sewer Flooding Investigation, Egham
16-02-2009
Inspection and investigation of basement flooding during heavy rainfall. Providing advice on mitigation measures including installation of non-return valves on sewer system
Detailed drainage design for 3 houses to highest Code for Sustainable Homes
10-02-2009
Detailed design for surface water cut-off drain and soakaway and foul sewer for adoption, following successful stage 1 - preliminary drainage assessment and planning permission.
Design of replacement water main for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
09-02-2009
Rural Gwynedd. Approximately 1.5Km of existing 2” AC main that has been subject to numerous bursts is to replaced. Waterco to determine design and layout and liaise with contractor, Environment Agency, landowners and various environmental bodies.
Flood Risk Assessment for commercial development in Uxbridge
16-01-2009
Flood Risk Asssessment for the redevelopment of a commercial site. The site is not in the flood plain, however is surrounded by an area designated as zone 3 on the EA flood maps, therefore on a ‘dry island’. Preparation of a FRA has been undertaken in accordance with PPS25.
Flood Consequence Assessment for proposed redevelopment near Corwen
17-12-2008
Preliminary Flood Consequences Assessment for a redevelopment in a C2 flood zone. Including flow assessment, hydraulic calculations and appraisal of the site. Discussions with the Environment Agency to establish full FCA criteria in accordance with TAN 15.
Design support and flood consequences assessment, Mid Wales
15-12-2008
Flood Consequences Assessment in accordance with TAN 15 for an extension to existing car park and riverside amenity area. Land is on the flood plain and is subject to yearly flooding. Pond and surface water drainage design support to the landscape designer has also been provided.
Combined Sewer Overflow improvement projects in the Northwest
02-12-2008
Complete tender documents and drawings for 4 combined sewer overflow improved schemes
Flood Risk Assessments for new developments on leisure complex, Lancashire
19-11-2008
Flood Risk Assessment for a number of new developments on an area designated as zone 3 on the EA flood maps. Preparation of FRA in accordance with PPS25 and supporting applicant during planning appeal and public enquiry
Flood Consequences Assessment in Kidwelly
13-11-2008
Flood Consequences Assessment for temporary office portacabins to be located in Kidwelly. Site is within a C1 and C2 flood zone at risk of tidal and fluvial flooding. The FCA is in accordance with TAN 15 and has been undertaken for the Town Council.
Replacement water main near Bangor
23-10-2008
Route appraisal and design of 2km of new 225 mm hdpe water main to replace existing raw water main from reservoir to treatment works. Existing main runs through SSSI new main to be relocated in roadway.
Replacement water main near Bangor
23-10-2008
Second phase. Route appraisal and design of 2km of new 225mm hdpe water main to replace existing raw water main from reservoir to treatment works. Existing main runs through SSSI new main to be relocated in roadway.
Flood Consequence Assessment for storage depot in Mold
22-10-2008
Flood consequence assessment TAN15 for a proposed container storage depot in zone C2 with special consideration of surface water run off affects
Flood Risk Assessment for housing development in St Helens
17-10-2008
Flood risk assessment PPS25 for large development area on former industrial land with particular requirement to consider effect on surface water runoff and overland flow due to culvert blockages and sewers.
Asset assessment for water company Capital Investment Planning
06-10-2008
Extension of earlier commission to categorise assets, determine budget costings and identify expenditure required for next Capital programme.
Preliminary Consequence Assessment, Bangor on Dee
02-10-2008
Not on flood map, but in flood risk area
Pipeline replacement, St Asaph
23-09-2008
Appointed to supervise construction of 8 km of new 500 mm pipeline to replace an existing trunk main which is giving repeated burst problems.
Flood Consequence Assessment for storage depot in Mold
22-09-2008
Flood consequence assessment TAN15 for a proposed container storage depot in zone C2
Flood consequence assessment, Rhyl
19-09-2008
Flood consequence assessment TAN15 report in accordance with TAN15 for conversion of existing bulding into apartments
Water main design, Nr. Wigan
12-09-2008
Design of new water main compliant with UU requirements and WIRS standards for small housing development in Standish
Water main design, Chorley
12-09-2008
Design of new water main compliant with UU requirements and WIRS standards for small commercial development in Standish
Water main design, Fleetwood
12-09-2008
Design of new water main compliant with UU requirements and WIRS standards for small residential development in Standish
Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment, Norfolk
01-09-2008
Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment for the proposed conversion of existing listed building into 8 residential dwellings. Site is within Flood Zones 2 + 3.
Flood Risk Assessment , Staffordshire
25-08-2008
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 in relation to a proposed replacement residential dwelling within the River Avon floodplain.
Flood risk assessment, DPZ Corwen
23-08-2008
Flood risk assessment PPS25 for commercial premises in Corwen which lies within the Dee Protection Zone. Particular consideration to be given to the contamination risk arising from water used in extinguishing a fire flowing to the river.
Pipeline replacement scheme, Bala
18-08-2008
Replacement of 3.5km of existing 7” asbestos main with new 250 mm pe pipeline alongside
Detailed drainage design, Llanidloes
14-08-2008
Detailed drainage design for small housing development near Llanidloes on greenfield site. Offsite attenuation pond proposed to obviate onsite storage.
Soakaway Design, Hook, Hampshire
04-08-2008
Soakaway design for new commercial premises - residential home - existing soakaway at capacity. design includes attenuation pond due to relatively low permeability value and requirement to deal with surface water as well as foul flows.
Groundwater monitoring
28-07-2008
Re-appointed by Network Rail for a further 12 months of ground water monitoring of underground rail system.
Asset assessment for water company Capital Investment Planning
28-07-2008
Extension of earlier commission to categorising assets and identifying expenditure required for next Capital programme.
Flood Risk Assessment , Hertfordshire
21-07-2008
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 required for a proposed residential development site located in Flood Zone 2. Flood Risk Assessment to determine flooding across the site and whether the depths of development proposal is acceptable according to PPS25.
Preliminary Flood consequence assessment, Colwyn Bay
21-07-2008
Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment in relation to a proposed residential development in a C2 zone.
Flood Risk Assessment for brownfield site, Ellesmere Port
14-07-2008
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 for redevelopment of a brownfield site within Flood Zone 1 area greater than k hectare. Flood Risk Assessment report required to satisfy PPS 25 + SUDS guidelines.
Flood Consequence Assessment, Rhyl
14-07-2008
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15 for proposed development of 9 flats in a C1 zone.
Drainage assessment, Gwernymynydd
14-07-2008
Drainage Assessment including a brief Flood Risk Assessment for 3 new build 4/5 bedroomed houses on brownfield site. The houses are to achieve Code 6 for Sustainable Homes.
Drainage assessment, nr Corwen
13-07-2008
Concept design for foul and surface water drainage disposal associated a new industrial complex on a brownfield site
Replacement water pipeline, Anglesey
26-06-2008
Land ownership enquiries, route appraisal and design for the renewal of approximately 12km of pipeline involving directional drilling
Flood Risk Assessment for improvements to sports facilities, St Helens
23-06-2008
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 required for changes to an existing sports facility including the conversion of grass pitches to 3G synthetic material. Site within flood zones 2 & 3.
Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Rossett
23-06-2008
Flood Consequence Assessment in relation to flood risk implications of a caravan site. Site within C2 zone.
Preliminary flood risk assessment, commercial development, Preston
10-06-2008
Proposed residential caravans with commercial site use, on land with existing planning permission, but shown as zone 3. Preliminary assessment to determine likelihood of a positive FRA
Renewal of air valves on existing water main, St Asaph
29-05-2008
Land ownership enquiries and negotiations for the renewal of air valves on existing water main.
Flood Risk Assessment, Crewe
22-05-2008
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 to model the 100 year fluvial flood level for a site adjacent to Valley Brook, Crewe to assist the developer in determining a safe finished floor level.
Flood Consequence Assessment, Prestatyn
20-05-2008
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15 for proposed development of bungalow property on an area shown on flood map as C1.
Replacement water pipeline, Bala
13-05-2008
Route appraisal and design for the renewal of approximately 2km of pipeline using pipe bursting techniques
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, Rhyl
06-05-2008
Preliminary assessment to advise on the likely outcome of a full Flood Consequence Assessment for conversion of an existing property into flats
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 Consequence Assessment TAN15 for proposed conversion and extension of existing property to create 3 additional apartments; 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
Soakaway Design, Hook, Hampshire
11-04-2008
Soakaway design for new commercial premises - residential home - existing soakaway at capacity. design includes attenuation pond due to relatively low permeability value and requirement to deal with surface water as well as foul flows.
Flood Consequence Assessment, Gaerwen Anglesey
08-04-2008
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15 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 permeability 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
24-03-2008
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.
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 shows a 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 PPS25 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
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15. 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 - preliminary appraisal 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 competitive quotations from select list of DCWW approved contractors.
Flood Consequence 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 treatment 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 suppliers, 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 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
Flood Consequence Assessment PPS25 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 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
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15 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
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15 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
Flood Consequence Assessment TAN15 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 Existing commercial development near Parys Mountain. Improvements 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 viability 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 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 PPS25 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
Flood Risk Assessment PPS25 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 constraints 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 thrust 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 abandoned and viability 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 residential 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.
Preliminary Flood Consequence Assessment, Rhyl
20-05-2006
Preliminary assessment to advise on the likely outcome of a full Flood Consequence Assessment for conversion of an existing property into flats
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.