Bruton Flood Storage Reservoir Improvements

Client:  Environment Agency

Value:  £2.6m

Duration:  29 weeks

Improvements to Bruton Flood Storage Reservoir in Somerset along with the associated flood defences upstream of the reservoir and in Bruton town centre. 

As part of the works, an upgrade to the existing spillway was required and this was achieved using a stepped block system where a total of 1869 blocks weighing 900 kg each were needed, presenting a number of challenges, overcome through close liaison between the designer, JCE and manufacturer. Despite a tight programme and poor weather conditions over the summer, installation of the blocks was completed on schedule.