What are the expectations under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010?
So with the long-term affects of climate change on the horizon, do you know where you stand?
Find out at New Civil Engineer’s Flood Management conference 2010. Now in its 6th year, this unrivalled event will provide critical updates on policy and assess the future of flood strategy.
Join us to hear exclusive insight and expert opinion on the following:
- Funding prospects in light of the Comprehensive Spending Review – is flood management a priority?
- Expectations and implementation timescales under new legislation
- Case studies of best practice – hear how Lead Local Flood Authorities are being established across the UK
- Long term impacts of climate change on coastal, fluvial and surface water flooding
- Innovation in engineering flood defence design and forecasting techniques
Don’t get left behind, join us to hear critical updates to ensure you stay ahead of the game.
Testimonials from the 2009 event:
“An essential update on putting flood risk management into practice”
Andrew Warrington, Highways Manager, Leicestershire County Council
“Interesting and thought provoking with plenty of opportunity for networking”
Chris Craven, Area Manager, North Yorkshire County Council
“Excellent topics, well presented with good speakers”
Mark Adams, TL Assets Systems Management, Environment Agency
“Very informative and knowledgeable with first-class speakers”
Gary Deakin, Divisional Manager, JBA Consulting
New for this year: pre-conference workshop
The Multi-Agency Approach
Developing sustainable relationships to ensure joined up working
Friday 19th November, 9am – 1pm, London
Join us at this interactive workshop session to learn how to establish stronger working relationships and have your questions answered:
- What are the expectations of involved parties under new legislation?
- How can efficiency savings be made through partnership working?
- In times of emergency, how can responders adopt an integrated approach?
This is your chance to reflect on the main conference sessions and discover how to adapt the lessons learned and apply successful strategies to your area.
Who will you meet?
Local Authorities, the Environment Agency, Flood Forecasting Centre, water companies, consultant engineers, software consultants, product manufacturers and suppliers.
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