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Category Archives: Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment
SUDS design at Empress Business Park, Haydock
An EPG-designed SUDS scheme is currently under construction at a new business park adjacent to the A580 at Haydock in Merseyside by Colne-based contractor RecoBuild Ltd. Working in close collaboration with environmental consultant DG&A Ltd, EPG’s has designed a cost-effective … Continue reading
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Projects, Sustainable Drainage, Sustainable Drainage Design
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The SuDS Manual update
After almost 2 years of work, the updated SuDS Manual is due to be published on line at the end of July. A lot of research and new understanding of SuDS has developed since the original manual was published and … Continue reading
Another Blue Roof Design Completed
Following the successful completion of a further phase of Greenwich Wharf and the UNITE Stratford schemes, another blue roof system designed by EPG has recently been installed at the £30m Derwent London development at Chancery Lane. The system was integrated … Continue reading
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Projects, Sustainable Drainage, Sustainable Drainage Design
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2012 Olympic Legacy paper accepted into the Proceedings of the ICE
The ICE has recognised the significance of a paper produced by Paul Pennington of EPG regarding the legacy of the 2012 London Olympics. EPG designed the water management and temporary lightweight upfill structures for the Equestrian Events at Greenwich Park … Continue reading
FRA for Birmingham Project
EPG has been appointed to produce a flood risk assessment for the redevelopment of a 1.56 Ha commercial site adjacent to the Birmingham Canal in the Smethwick district of Birmingham.
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Sustainable Drainage
Tagged EPG, flood risk management, SuDS, The Environmental Protection Group
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FRA at Trafford Park, Manchester
EPG has undertaken a Flood Risk Assessment for a client, who is proposing to redevelop a site in Europa Gate, Trafford Park, Manchester.
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Sustainable Drainage
Tagged EPG, flood risk management, SuDS, The Environmental Protection Group, Trafford Park
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FRA for Cheltenham Racecourse Redevelopment
The Jockey Club has appointed EPG to undertake a Flood Risk Assessment and outline sustainable drainage strategy for the proposed redevelopment of the racecourse, which includes the replacement of the existing A & R Stand, Royal Box, Tote Terrace and … Continue reading
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Sustainable Drainage
Tagged EPG, flood risk management, SuDS, surface water drainage, The Environmental Protection Group
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Re Blackpool: retrofit SUDS
Re-Blackpool is intended to improve the Blackpool arrival experience along the central access corridor, which links the M55 directly with the heart of Blackpool, as well as bringing about improvements to the surrounding area.
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Sustainable Drainage Design
Tagged EPG, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, Re-Blackpool, SuDS, surface water drainage, The Environmental Protection Group
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Play on the Roof!!?? Blackburn Roof-Top Pitches
EPG was appointed by Blackburn based Thornton Sports Ltd to design water management for two local schemes with recreational sports facilities located on their roofs.
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Sustainable Drainage, Sustainable Drainage Design, Water Management for Sports and Activity Surfaces
Tagged Balfour Beatty, Capita Symonds, community, football, roof-top, sports, synthetic pitch, Thornton Sports Contractors, water management
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Greenwich Park Major Equestrian Event
Work has commenced on a temporary arena and cross country course for a major Equestrian event in Greenwich Park that will take place during July and August of this year.
Posted in Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment, Sustainable Drainage, Sustainable Drainage Design, Water Management for Sports and Activity Surfaces
Tagged Andrews Bowen, environmental impact, EPG, Equaflow, Greenwich Park, rainwater harvesting, SEL Environmental Ltd, SuDS, The Environmental Protection Group, water management
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