On 23 May 2013 the flooding community from across the UK is gathering in London for a high-level debate in the ICE’s first national flooding conference.
The need for Britain to improve its anti-flood strategy is pressing. ICE is putting together a conference focused on developing flood resilient communities to find practical and achievable approaches to improve flood resilience.
‘An extraordinary year’
In 2012 many parts of the UK swung between having too little water and suffering some of the worst floods on record. New figures show that for just under half of the year conditions were so acute they were recorded as officially either drought or flooding.
Taking action today to prepare and adapt homes, businesses, agricultural practices and infrastructure is vital”
Lord Smith, Environment Agency Chairman
The Environment Agency has voiced the urgent need to deal with these extremes; its Chairman Lord Smith describing it as an ‘extraordinary year’.
He added that 2012 served as a warning that these extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent in the future.
Avoiding a costly clean-up
2012’s floods cost the UK over £1 billion. ICE has called for an integrated approach to minimise future flood risk, with civil engineers working effectively alongside local and national Government, emergency services, water companies, planners and the highways authority.
Be part of the discussion
Join ICE and senior level industry professionals, including former ICE President Jean Venables, to hear detailed case studies covering planning, buildings and urban fabric, and public engagement.
See the full programme and book a place.