Latest News
News and updates from JDIH Envireau.
Reservoir hazard analysis
JDIH Envireau recently had sign-off from the Environment Agency on a dam break hazard analysis carried out for a planning application relating to a new proposed 150,000m3 impounding winter storage reservoir in Surrey. The onus is on the applicant to demonstrate that a breach in the dam of a reservoir will not put downstream settlements at risk from flooding. Plans produced during the analysis will aid the local authority in hazard planning. This analysis was undertaken in close liaison with the Environment Agency and was the first of kind in the district.
For more information about this please contact James Dodds on 01332 871870 or email him at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Role of water in food security
Did you know that the UK is the world’s 8th largest importer of WATER?
Increasing pressures of a changing climate and increased population pose challenges to water managers worldwide. The role water has to play in food security was the topic of discussion at the UKIA spring conference on 4th March. Currently the UK imports a very high proportion of its fruit and vegetables and wastage is also high. Fascinating insights were gained into the agricultural, regulatory and retail sectors views on the importance of future food security in the UK and the link to water security here in the UK and abroad. Case studies covered from other countries provided interesting comparison.
For more information about this please contact James Dodds on 01332 871870 or email him at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
2010 - What a start to the Year
Welcome to 2010.
Like you we have been battling with the weather, with our northern operations in Rochdale and North Wales, under almost unprecedented falls of snow; saving animals and police cars from snow drifts; two staff houses flooded from pipe bursts and frequent power failures at the main office which showed that our UPS was more of an IPS. We have hopefully got through the worst of it.
James Dodds published an article in December issue of Mineral Planning magazine (Article link) 20100118170659078.pdfon ground source heat from wet restored quarries; combining our unique expertise in quarrying hydrogeology and hydrology and Thermogeology.
We look forward to starting the year with some interesting independent water supply projects for chemical works, breweries, golf courses and irrigation; and we are looking forward to the UK Irrigation Association Conference on Water & Food Security on Thursday 4 March in Peterborough. For more information visit http://www.ukia.org/
Dr Phil Ham – Employee of the Year
At the annual JDIH Envireau Christmas luncheon, Dr Phil Ham was awarded the JDIH Envireau Employee of the Year trophy. The presentation was made by director John Findlay who expressed the company’s view that through difficult times all the staff had put in extra effort and that it was particularly difficult to select an individual. Phil had contributed at a high level across a wide range of activities both within and externally to the company. We all congratulate Phil for the endeavour he has made this year.
As part of the Employee of the Year Phil will hold the charity baton for the 2010, selecting the charity that we will make our Christmas donation to and he will also organise charity fund raising over the coming year. He will have a challenge to beat last year’s total of £1500 raised by Penny Jenkinson, on behalf of Water Aid and the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
Flood Risk Assessment
For many, the idea of a 1 in 100 year storm let alone the 1 in 1000 year storm conjures up thoughts of “not in my lifetime”. However, the recent 1 in 1000 year flood event at Cockermouth, Cumbria should serve to eliminate that thought. Our thoughts go out to those affected.
Even though it is difficult to plan for events like these, it highlights the importance of conducting circumspect Flood Risk Assessments (FRA’s) for new developments leading to an appropriate storm water management design.
Following this event it is likely that the approval of FRA’s by the regulators will be much more stringent requiring robust technical back-up. JDIH Envireau provides these services for a wide range of clients in the UK.
For more information contact James Dodds on 01332 871870 or email him at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)