Event organised by ICE
Twerton Gate is a water-level control structure built by Bath City Corporation and Bristol Avon River Board in the 1970s as part of a wider flood defence scheme for Bath.
The visit will start with a presentation by Paul Olejnik and Sam Carter from the Environment Agency.
They'll begin with an introduction on flood defences in Bath before moving on to the scope and design considerations of the Twerton scheme, detailing the factors that influenced the planning and execution.
You'll also learn about the steps taken to build and install the new gate.
Following the talk, you'll be taken on a guided site visit allowing you to see the project first-hand and gain a better understanding of its significance and impact.
There is limited parking available but the site is easily accessible from the Bristol to Bath cycle track.
You must bring your own safety boots, hard hat and high visibility jacket.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the works, the construction site is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility constraints.
Environment Agency
partnership, strategic and overview team keader
Paul is a civil engineer with 30 years experience working in the water industry and flood defence management. He lives locally and has worked around the Bristol Avon area for several years.
Environment Agency
catchment engineer
As catchment engineer at the Environment Agency, Sam oversees the Bristol Avon river catchment from the Cotswolds to the Mendips. He started his career as a QUEST scholar while constructing water treatment assets for a Tier 1 contractor. Since graduating he has worked in London, South Wales, and the Midlands as a tunnelling engineer. After a career in tunnelling and heavy civils contracting, Sam joined the Environment Agency where he brings his experience to several flood defence schemes.
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