ICE responds to droughts in England
The Environment Agency has today announced a move to drought status for Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, parts of Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire and western Norfolk, triggered by river and groundwater levels, and risk to the environment and to farmers.
Director general of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Tom Foulkes, commented:
“The droughts are a timely reminder that we need to urgently reduce demand for water so that we don’t find ourselves increasingly facing shortages in the future. The regulatory framework and way we charge for water must change to drive more efficient behaviour and encourage industry to build more resilience into its infrastructure.”
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For further information contact:
Emily Beadon, ICE Media Manager, 0207 665 2261, emily.beadon@ice.org.uk
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a leading source of professional expertise in transport, water supply and treatment, flood management, waste and energy. Established in 1818, it has over 80,000 members throughout the world including over 60,000 in the UK. ICE’s vision is to place civil engineering the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise. The ICE has long worked with the government of the day to help it to achieve its objectives, and has worked with industry to ensure that construction and civil engineering remain major contributors to the UK economy and UK exports.