В деревне Пентре установили датчик для мониторинга паводков в реальном времени

Residents living in Pentre are set to benefit from cutting-edge technology designed to enhance flood monitoring and deliver live information during periods of high water. A new sensor has been installed near the River Severn in the village as part of the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) initiative. The programme supports the use of advanced wireless technology to assist local communities, public services, and water management organisations in making better-informed decisions. The sensor will provide continuous monitoring of local water levels, transmitting data remotely via a wireless network. This information can be viewed in real time, helping local partners track changing water levels during heavy rainfall and flood events. - Advertisement - Mark Cuthbert-Brown, a parish councillor for the village, said: “Pentre has experienced flooding on a number of occasions and has a strong history of community action during severe weather events. “This has largely relied on people going out in the worst weather and at all times of the day and night to observe condition and report them back to the community. “The new monitoring equipment will change that, allowing readings to be made safely and remotely, and the data will strengthen the information available to local responders and help build a clearer picture of how and when we need to act.” Sarah Marston, Shropshire Council Cabinet member for Environment, said: “Communities such as Pentre know only too well the impact flooding can have on homes, businesses and local roads. By using modern wireless technology to improve monitoring, we can build a better understanding of how water behaves in this area and support more informed responses when severe weather occurs. “This is a practical example of how innovation can help communities become more resilient while providing valuable information that will support future flood management planning.” The installation is one of several RSPAWIR-funded initiatives deploying wireless technology to improve water management across the River Severn catchment. Similar projects have demonstrated how real-time monitoring supports faster decision-making, boosts resilience, and eliminates the need for manual site inspections. Matt Smith, programme manager for RSPAWIR, added: “One of the aims of RSPAWIR is to demonstrate how advanced wireless technology can help address real-world challenges across the River Severn catchment. The installation of the sensor at Pentre will provide valuable data and help show how connected technologies can support flood management and community resilience.” The £4 million River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and managed by Shropshire Council on behalf of partners across England and Wales. It focuses on accelerating the adoption of advanced wireless technologies across the water management, agri-tech, and public sectors.