Land Drainage in England & Wales – Challenges,Threats & Solutions
- Introductory course on land drainage rights and responsibilities.
- Land drainage systems manage water from various sources.
- Course aims to provide basic understanding of land drainage.
- Examines ways to apply rights and responsibilities to drainage issues.
- Delegates gain awareness of responsibilities to drainage issues.
Overview
Land Drainage Training aims to provide a basic understanding of land drainage concepts and their application. The course covers various aspects of land drainage systems, including legislation, responsibilities, and development. Participants will engage in interactive exercises and case studies to apply their knowledge. The course is suitable for individuals from diverse backgrounds in the public and private sectors, such as clients, developers, planners, and construction professionals. No prerequisites are required for this one-day course.
Who should attend
Developers, Designers, Planners, Construction Professionals
Course Content
Background:
UK rainfall during June and July 2007 was unprecedented and the floods that struck much of the country were extreme, affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. This severe flooding came after the wettest ever May to July period since national records began in 1766.
This introductory course investigates the rights and responsibilities associated with all aspects of land drainage.
Learning Outcomes:
Land drainage systems deal with a large proportion of the water arising inland from rainfall and surface water run-off as well as spring water. As the land drainage system incorporates rivers, watercourses, ditches, culverts, pipes, lakes and ponds, it is becoming an increasingly complex area of responsibility.
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts of land drainage and their application.
Course Outline:
Session 1 – Sustainable Development
Session 2 – The Pitt Review – Lessons Learned from the 2007 Floods
Session 3 – Land Drainage Designations, Main rivers, watercourses, ditches, channels, sewerage.
Session 4 – Legislation, Legal Powers & Responsibilities
Session 5 – Land Drainage & Development
Session 6 – The Flood and Water Management Act 2010
Session 7 – Case Study
Mode of Delivery:
This course will examine ways in which rights and responsibilities may be applied to specific land drainage issues through formal presentations, interactive group exercises, discussion and a problem based case study. Course participants will be required to apply knowledge gained during tutored sessions into syndicate work and role play.
Benefits Perceived by Participants
After the course, delegates should have an awareness of the responsibilities of relevant bodies and individual stakeholders to a range of land drainage issues.
Intended for:
The nature of the course is such that a wide range of backgrounds and experience can be accommodated. It is suited to delegates from public and private sector clients, developers, designers, planners and construction professionals.
Pre Course Requirements:
None.
Course Duration:
1 day (6 hrs) IPD/CPD
Cost:£275 + VAT
Land Drainage Training Manchester, Birmingham and closed in-house courses also available throughout the UK.
