Members of the UK Water Reuse Association (UKWRA) were proud to visit the Senedd in Cardiff yesterday, joining policymakers to discuss the future of water reuse in Wales. The visit marked an important step forward in strengthening collaboration between industry leaders and government, as water scarcity, climate resilience, and sustainable development continue to rise up […]
This article compares in detail the Welsh and English SuDS Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems. Note this review is based on information available in March 2026. SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) are implemented to manage the surface water runoff from a site in a sustainable way that mimics the natural drainage processes. While both Wales and […]
As new housing estates are developed, large areas of land are converted into impermeable materials, including roads, roofs and driveways. With the growing population in the UK, the demand for housing increases, contributing to greater urbanisation. The proportion of impermeable surfaces present in urban areas has increased from 37% in 2001 to 46% in 2022 […]
The SuDS Wales Statutory Standards that come in to effect from the 7th of January 2019 are available now. A glance through the new legislation reveals a few key changes/clarifications from the drafts; SAB approval is required for “new developments of more than one dwelling or where the area covered by construction work equals or […]
Located within sight of the beautiful River Teifi in South Wales, Storm Callum hit us with intense and very localised rain last week. As local residents and business start to clean up and families mourn the loss of loved ones, the discussion returns again to how the UK can best prepare for extreme weather events […]
Ben Lake MP for Ceredigion spent 3 hours with 3P Technik UK Director Dr Glyn Hyett yesterday. 3P Technik approached the local MP after the spell of hot summer weather had caused concerned from UK farmers and gardeners alike. While intense downpours of rain had caused flooding of poorly drained streets across the UK and […]
On Friday the 9th of February 3P Technik Director Dr Glyn Hyett attended a Sustainable Drainage SuDS Workshop. The event was hosted by the Welsh Government at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. The purpose of the day was to raise awareness of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the timetable […]
