A contract has been secured for the construction of a tidal barrier focused on the river system of the River Parrett.
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Updated Jun 1
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What happened
A contract has been secured for the construction of a tidal barrier focused on the river system of the River Parrett.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tidal barrier construction is underway on the River Parrett near Bridgwater.1 source
Kier is focused on the River Parrett tidal barrier construction project with Somerset Council and the Environment Agency.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kier
lithographer
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River Parrett
river in the United Kingdom
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Somerset Council
local authority in England
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Bridgwater
market town in Somerset, England, UK
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- The Environment Agency is carrying out improvements on the River Worth and working on flood defence in the town of Stockbridge.
- Seeking planning approval for a charging hub expansion in Bridgwater, subject to flood risk assessment requirements.