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Data deluge

By: Series: Surveyor ; 188(5646) 30 August 2001, 16-18(3)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Describes the work carried out since the floods of 2000 which resulted in the creation of a national flood and coastal defence database (NFCCD). It is hoped that the NFCCD will be available in 2002 to provide a central reference tool for the organisations - the Environment Agency, local authorities and internal drainage boards - will be able to draw upon in assessing risks for planning applications and planning flood and coastal defences.

Describes the work carried out since the floods of 2000 which resulted in the creation of a national flood and coastal defence database (NFCCD). It is hoped that the NFCCD will be available in 2002 to provide a central reference tool for the organisations - the Environment Agency, local authorities and internal drainage boards - will be able to draw upon in assessing risks for planning applications and planning flood and coastal defences.