Thomas Johnson

5 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

A new report has highlighted the vital role of the UK’s saltmarshes in combating climate change, emphasising their significant capacity to store carbon and protect coastal communities. The study, a collaboration between World Wild Fund for nature (WWF), Aviva, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), presents data collected from the country’s first carbon monitoring tower positioned on the Ribble Estuary in Lancashire.

5 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

Work continues to make strong progress on the first phase of a £46M flood defence project aimed at protecting Rochdale and Littleborough in Greater Manchester, according to contractor VolkerStevin. Over the past year, the team has focused on Phase 1B of the Rochdale and Littleborough Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS), commissioned by the Environment Agency.

6 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

A new solar farm set to be built in Norfolk will supply clean energy to Network Rail’s stations and offices under a groundbreaking deal with energy provider EDF Renewables. The agreement marks the first Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CoPPA) of its kind in the UK rail sector.

6 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

The government has enacted the “most significant” redesign of UK airspace since the 1950s, with the aim of addressing capacity constraints. Promising faster flights and fewer delays, new laws introduced in Parliament today, 2 June, are aimed at modernising the UK’s airspace and supporting airport expansion across the country. The legislation sets in motion the most significant redesign of UK airspace since the 1950s when commercial flights numbered just 200,000 annually.

6 days ago | newcivilengineer.com | Thomas Johnson

A new £60M road has been completed in St Helens by Balfour Beatty to allow for the future development of a freeport and ex-colliery site in the Liverpool city region. Located in Newton-le-Willows, Parkside Link Road, a new 3.3km route designed to enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the area, opened on Saturday, 31 May. The road provides direct access to Junction 22 of the M6 motorway and serves as a crucial gateway to the largest freeport site within the Liverpool City Region.