Toddbrook Reservoir – A Case of Dam Charity or Charity be Damned?

Lessons are being drawn from the near breach of Toddbrook reservoir dam concerning the vulnerability of the UK’s infrastructure to extreme events. Karen Potter reflects on the implications of the risk, liability and responsibility of ‘Toddbrooks’ being devolved to civil society. Flood risk and emergency response On August 1st 2019 approximately 1,500 residents in the …