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21st May 2026

Watching the Sulham Brook Find Its Rhythm Again

Written by Charlotte Purvis

Towards the end of last year, we shared an update on the works taking place at Sulham Brook in partnership with Thames Water – returning to the site last month, the transformation is already exceeding expectations. Despite a wet start to 2026, the channel is responding exactly as designed.

2 mins
Delivery, Design
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1st April 2026

Watching the Sulham Brook Find Its Rhythm Again

Written by Charlotte Purvis

Towards the end of last year, we shared an update on the works taking place at Sulham Brook in partnership with Thames Water – returning to the site last month, the transformation is already exceeding expectations. Despite a wet start to 2026, the channel is responding exactly as designed.

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23rd March 2026

Graduate Scheme Mini-Interview

Written by Charlotte Purvis

A year ago we started a conversation with Dr Linley Hastewell at the University of Southampton about bridging the gap between university and consultancy. Last week that partnership came full circle when Linley visited the FiveRivers office to speak with the team about professional development and chartership.

3 mins
Business update
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25th February 2026

FiveRivers is certified under NHSS 18

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers is now certified under NHSS 18 – Establishment and Maintenance of Landscape and Associated Land-Based Activities.

2 mins
Business update
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19th February 2026

FiveRivers & Thames Water BNG Partnership Announcement

Written by Charlotte Purvis

We are pleased to announce we are extending our relationship with Thames Water by supporting their Biodiversity Performance Commitment by successfully delivering 11 biodiversity units by 2029, across 9 Thames Water owned sites.

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16th February 2026

River Restoration on the River Granta

Written by Charlotte Purvis

Following our recent award from Cambridge Water, our consultancy team have been completing site walkovers on the River Granta. As part of this project delivery our team are conducting a feasibility study across three reaches (Bartlow, Hildersham Mill and Barbraham Research Campus) before progressing to detailed designs of river restoration measures.

3 mins
Consultation, Design
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10th February 2026

Civil Engineering Package with Wessex Water (YTL)

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers was appointed by Wessex Water (YTL) as Principal Contractor to deliver a package of civil works at a Waste Recycling Centre later 2025, forming part of operational upgrades to the Gas to Grid (GTG) facility.

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Delivery
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28th January 2026

Rivers are back where they belong at the centre of national conversation…and why it matters

Written by Charlotte Purvis

The Water White Paper signals a shift from managing water assets to restoring river systems. It reframes water quality as a measurable outcome, elevates wetlands as critical infrastructure, and commits to catchment-scale nutrient management, recognising that systemic pressures require integrated solutions across river basins.

2 mins
Thought leadership
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16th January 2026

A Day in the Life on the River Cam

Written by Charlotte Purvis

A day in the life while delivering river restoration works on the River Cam last year for Affinity Water.

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Delivery, Design
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