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Flood Risk Assessments in Scotland

Posted On The 9th October 2007

Flood risk assessments are required when a site lies in the 1 in 200 year floodplain as shown on SEPA's Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland). This is a requirement of Scottish Planning Policy SPP7 'Planning and Flooding'. A flood study may also be necessary when a site lies near to a watercourse. Where a risk of flooding is identified a flood risk assessment is a crucial part of the planning process. Flood avoidance is becoming ever more onerous. Although the 1 in 200 year standard is taken to allow for climate change many authorities expect an allowance of 20% on top of this.

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Ecosse Water Solutions - An Integral Service for Developers

Posted On The 9th October 2007

We are pleased to announce that Ecoss Ltd and Water Matters Ltd are trading under the name of Ecosse Water Solutions. As a result we now offer an extended range of services to our clients. Our services now include issues dealing with sewer connection, foul water disposal issues, surface water disposal issues and drinking water supply issues. We help clients meet the demands of environmental legislation such as the Controlled Activities Regulations and Water Framework Directive. We save clients the hassle of dealing with regulatory bodies such as SEPA, SNH, Scottish Water and local authorities therefore saving clients time and money.

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Flood Risk Assessment: Survey Requirements for Production of Hydrological Model

Posted On The 12th November 2007

In order to produce an accurate flood risk assessment a 1 or 2 dimensional hydrological model is often required. The 1 dimensional model will identify areas on the development site which are at greatest risk of flooding and provide quantitative information on flood heights. A 2 dimensional model will provide flood heights as well as the direction in which the flood water flows.

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