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13th September 2023

Our thoughts on Nutrient Neutrality

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers are disappointed that today (Wednesday 13th September 2023) the House of Lords will vote on the Government’s proposed changes to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB).
The proposed amendments to nutrient neutrality, with the removal of environmental protections, will reduce the level of responsibility held by house builders in offsetting the pollution caused by their developments.

2 mins
Thought leadership
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12th September 2023

Project Update – River Restoration at Towngate Pond on the Isle of Wight

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers have recently completed works on the Lukely Brook at Towngate Pond on the Isle of Wight, part of a large scheme of works commissioned by Southern Water to improve the Lukely Brook under their Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) for the Environment Agency.

2 mins
Business update, Delivery
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31st August 2023

Project Update – River Restoration Design & Build at Barn Meadows and Pondswicks Meadows, Old Amersham

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers are currently on site delivering the construction phase of a design and build contract with Affinity Water, on the River Misbourne at Barn Meadows and Pondwicks Meadows, Old Amersham. This project forms part of Affinity Water’s River Restoration Programme which aims to restore natural chalk stream processes, creating suitable habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates, while also ensuring the rare chalk stream habitat is resilient to a range of flow conditions.

2 mins
Business update, Delivery, Design
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27th July 2023

FiveRivers Legacy River Restoration Field Trip

Written by Charlotte Purvis

Earlier this month (July 2023), our founder, Jason Lovering, arranged a legacy field trip to Norfolk visiting river restoration projects FiveRivers completed between 2016 and 2019 for the Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board and Norfolk Rivers Trust, while also visiting active sites.

4 mins
Business update, Delivery, Thought leadership
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18th July 2023

River Restoration at Lewes Winterbourne

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers have been working with Southern Water for the last 7 weeks on site at Lewes Winterbourne to complete the design and build river enhancement scheme as part of the Water Resource WINEP AMP7 framework.

2 mins
Business update, Delivery, Design
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4th July 2023

FiveRivers sponsors the Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences

Written by Charlotte Purvis

Last month, between the 18th and 23rd June, FiveRivers proudly sponsored the Early Careers Events at the Symposium for European Freshwater Sciences, run by the FBA (Freshwater Biological Association) and the European Federation for Freshwater Sciences. 

2 mins
Business update, Events, Marketing
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28th June 2023

A message from our founder and CEO, Jason Lovering

Written by Charlotte Purvis

In alignment with both my personal and FiveRivers (5R) long-term future, I want to share an important announcement, regarding a change in my role within the company.

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Business update
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7th June 2023

FiveRivers introduces the Future Leaders development group

Written by Charlotte Purvis

FiveRivers is pleased to introduce a personal and professional development group called ‘Future Leaders,’ a concept brought together and led by Managing Director Martin Whitfield.  

2 mins
Business update
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6th June 2023

Celebrating Aaron’s 10-Year Anniversary

Written by Jacob Dew

Last week we celebrated one of our Site Managers, Aaron McDonnell, 10-year work anniversary.

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Business update
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