Pioneering new flood resilience centre opens at city university

A "pioneering new facility" has been officially opened at the University of Hull that will support firms in designing and developing products to make homes and businesses more flood resilient.

- By MARK PAGE

Flooding minister and West Hull and Haltemprice MP, Emma Hardy, was invited to mark the occasion as part of Flood Action Week.

The Property Flood Resilience Laboratory (PFRlab), a collaborative effort between the Environment Agency and insurers Flood Re, will provide businesses with access to top-tier research facilities and expertise, fostering innovation in the creation of new flood resilience products and technologies.

The launch aligns with the Environment Agency's yearly flood awareness campaign, which encourages households and businesses to gain a better understanding of their flood risk and take proactive measures to mitigate it.

The opening of the PFRlab bolsters the university's standing as a national frontrunner in flooding research and resilience, underscoring its dedication to assisting communities and industries in adapting to the escalating impacts of climate change.