Jackson Civils starts £26m flood storage reservoir

Jackson Civil Engineering has begun work on a £26m flood storage reservoir project to better protect homes in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham.
The Lowdham Cocker Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme will involve cutting into an embankment of the Cocker Beck and using compacted soil and ultra-low carbon concrete to create a raised reservoir.
It is expected to be completed in spring 2026 and once constructed will provide nearly £50m worth of benefits to the village and the local e