Water Management Alliance

10/09/2026

After months of a dry riverbed, water is flowing through the River Deben at Ufford once again. 💧

The is proud to have worked with Ufford Parish Council to deliver this essential first phase of recovery, working with local communities, landowners and partner organisations to reopen the main river channel and help restore the flow.

The work marks an important first step in protecting the river and surrounding area from erosion and flooding.

Read the BBC’s report:

The River Deben is flowing once more after major restoration works are carried out.

29/08/2026

🚧 Exeter Drain Improvement Project - August Update

More than 70 metres of the 300-metre Culvert 1 replacement between Maple Grove and Cley Hall Drive is now complete, with further work progressing across the project.

Read the latest project update and traffic management plans here: https://wlma.org.uk/exeter-drain-progressing-spalding-august-2026/

Work on the Exeter Drain Improvement Project is continuing to make good progress, with more than 70 metres of the 300-metre Culvert 1 replacement now complete between Maple Grove and Cley Hall Drive.

28/08/2026

Over the Bank Holiday our Operations teams continue their dedicated work to ensure drainage infrastructure runs efficiently, helping to protect the catchments we manage.
Please note that our head office, Pierpoint House, will be closed from 4:30pm on Friday 28th August, reopening on Tuesday 1st September at 8:30am.
For emergency contact information, please visit: https://www.wlma.org.uk/contact-us/

27/08/2026

It might be the summer holidays, but work is continuing to progress across the Benacre & Kessingland Flood Management Project. ☀️🚧

There’s been some important progress on site in recent weeks:
🔹 Piling works are on track to be completed next month
🔹 Embankment construction is progressing well across the site
🔹 Half of the Kessingland embankments have now reached their designed height
🔹 Work is continuing on the Lothingland embankments

Aerial images give a great view of how the site is taking shape and just how much progress is being made.

📸 Take a look at images and find out more about the project: https://wlma.org.uk/projects/benacre-kessingland/

Funded by: Environment Agency, Anglian (Eastern) Regional Flood & Coastal Committee, Suffolk County Council, East Suffolk Council & Sizewell C

25/08/2026

Strengthening flood resilience across the Pevensey Levels 💧

Dr Kieran Mullan for Bexhill & Battle visited the Pevensey Levels to see first-hand how Government funding is helping the Pevensey and Cuckmere Water Level Management Board improve critical infrastructure and strengthen resilience across the area.

The visit included Spaghetti Junction, a key drainage junction east of Hailsham, where recent improvements are helping to secure the network and improve water level management.

The wider programme has also delivered improvements to tilting weirs, culverts, banks and pumping infrastructure – helping to protect communities, farmland and the internationally important Pevensey Levels.

📖 Read the full story:
https://wlma.org.uk/kieran-mullan-mp-visits-pevensey-asset-improvements/

19/08/2026

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14/08/2026

A programme of improvement works delivered through the Government’s IDB Storm Recovery and Asset Improvement Fund has strengthened critical flood risk infrastructure across the district.

Today Terry Jermy MP - South West Norfolk visited the completed Eau Brink Outfall, which now provides enhanced resilience against the tides in the River Great Ouse and protects around 3,763 hectares of land, more than 130 properties and two pumping stations.

Read the full story; www.wlma.org.uk/storm-recovery-investment-kings-lynn-idb

12/08/2026

🚧 Progress continues across the Upper Thurne Project!
There's been plenty happening on site over the past few weeks, with major construction milestones reached at Potter Heigham, Martham and Brograve.
At Potter Heigham and Martham, sheet piling has now been completed and work is underway constructing the underground wet wells that will form the heart of the new pumping stations. Meanwhile, sheet piling has begun at Brograve as construction continues to gather pace.
Read the latest project update 👇 and find out more about what sheet piling is and how we use it at:
https://wlma.org.uk/upper-thurne-sheet-piling-july-august-2026/

31/07/2026

Yesterday, we were pleased to welcome Ben Goldsborough MP for South Norfolk to our River Tas Natural Flood Management & Restoration Project at Forncett St Peter.

Joined by Matthew Philpot and Owen Phillips from our Operations Team, the visit showcased how the project is helping to reduce flood risk for local communities, while restoring one of Norfolk's precious chalk streams.

Following the visit, Ben Goldsborough MP praised the work of Internal Drainage Boards, recognising the value of local knowledge, practical expertise and nature-based solutions in managing our waterways.

Read more about the visit and how Norfolk Rivers IDB and Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland IDB are delivering lasting benefits for people and the environment: 🔗 https://wlma.org.uk/norfolk-rivers-idb-waveney-idb-storm-recovery-fund/

Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board and Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland Internal Drainage Board have successfully delivered a series of important infrastructure improvements through the IDB Storm Recovery and Asset Improvement Fund, strengthening flood resilience while demonstrating how enginee...

30/07/2026

Work is continuing to progress on the Exeter Drain Improvement Project in Spalding, helping to strengthen the town's flood resilience for years to come.
Our latest update highlights the progress made on site, what happens next, and how these essential improvements will help protect hundreds of homes, businesses and vital infrastructure.
Read the full update here: https://wlma.org.uk/exeter-project-progressing-spalding-july26/

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Construction work has now commenced on the Exeter Drain Improvement Project, with a programme of phased improvements now underway across locations in Spalding to help reduce flood risk and improve the long-term performance of the drainage system.