Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme communications and engagement
Find out who's involved, how to contact us and our latest news
Our team
Delivering the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme is a true team effort. Led by the Environment Agency (EA) in partnership with Somerset Council, the Scheme brings together specialists from across multiple consultancies and disciplines.
From flood risk engineers and environmental scientists to heritage consultants, ecologists, communications and engagement professionals and project managers; our team combines local knowledge with national and international expertise.
Together, we are designing and delivering a Scheme that protects communities, enhances the environment, and supports sustainable growth for generations to come.
Our newsletters
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme sends out a quarterly newsletter to make sure you will always be in the know. Email bridgwater.barrier@environment-agency.gov.uk to be added to our mailing list.
Read the latest Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme Newsletters here.
Contact our Media Team
Are you a journalist who has a query in relation to the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme?
Contact the Defra Southwest communications at communications_sw@environment-agency.gov.uk
Read our Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme Social Media Guidelines
Get involved
Keep coming back to check out our latest news section, which is updated regularly with the scheme information.
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Get in touch
Got a question or a query, please drop us a line by email: bridgwater.barrier@environment-agency.gov.uk
Business and Landowner Information
The local business community has been identified as one of the key beneficiaries of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme. By reducing the impacts of tidal flooding, the Scheme aims to increase businesses’ resilience and long-term viability.
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme aims to do this in various ways.
- Safeguarding physical assets (such as buildings, machinery and equipment) from flooding and water damage.
- Ensuring business continuity, by reducing the risk of flood damage,
- Better protection of inventory and stock as floodwater can cause extensive damage to stored materials and stock. This can lead to significant financial losses.
- Supporting the mitigation of losses, as floods can cause businesses to incur significant costs, including repairs, loss of revenue and increased insurance premiums.
- Securing key infrastructure in the area with less disruption from flooding impacts.
Our contractors on the Scheme also have contractual obligations to help us optimise our use of local resources while the Scheme is being built.
There will also be landowners operating businesses who may be impacted by the Scheme and who will already receive communications from the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme lands team.
In relation to landowners and land users, we have ongoing communications. If you are a landowner or land user who may be affected by the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme and are not in touch with us already, please email bridgwater.barrier@environment-agency.gov.uk
Information for the Environment Agency on flooding prevention, planning and recovery
Flooding can cause serious damage to homes, businesses, infrastructure, and the environment. Taking proactive measures, such as using flood-resistant materials, helps protect communities and reduce risks.
Floods also bring financial costs, from property damage to business disruptions.
Investing in prevention and planning can ease the burden on individuals and the government while protecting over well-being of our communities.
Explore the resources below to learn how to safeguard your property and prepare for potential floods.
Residents are advised to check their home’s flood risk by visiting check long-term flood risk or calling the Floodline (24 hour service) on 0345 988 1188. There is also the opportunity to register for flood alerts and warnings.
The latest information on flooding can be found on the Flood Warning Information Service or by phoning them on 0345 988 1188.
For risk of flooding in Somerset see Somerset Prepared
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