Death of former Chairman, James Grant
The Board are sad to announce the death of James Grant, a current Board Member who stepped down as Chairman to the Witham Fourth District IDB in December 2018. James was Chairman of the Board [...]
Storm Babet – Information for local residents
As you will be aware Storm Babet has had a significant effect on our Drainage network in the Witham Fourth District IDB over the weekend with over 90mm of rainfall received. Forecasts indicate [...]
Replacement of Wrangle Pumping Station
Work began in July 2023 on a new Pumping station at Wrangle that will replace the old pump station built in 1976.
Lincolnshire – 2023 Heritage Open Days
Lincolnshire – Heritage Open Days – We are holding an open day on Saturday 9th SEPTEMBER 10.00am to 3.00pm at Witham Fourth District IDB Hobhole Pumping Station, Fishtoft, Boston [...]
June 2019 Rainfall and Flooding Update
Since rain began falling on Monday 10 June and with heavy rainfall predicted, Witham Fourth pumping station operatives were organised into 12 hour shifts. We have been pumping 24/7 for the last 7 [...]
Wrangle Sea Bank Project Summary
Project Name: Wrangle Sea Bank Project Details: A £1.95M scheme to raise and reprofile 5.8km of primary sea defence along the Lincolnshire Wash Coastline that also created 10+ Hectares of [...]
Fly Tipping – who is responsible?
If you find rubbish, whether it is bin bags of garden waste, household rubbish or industrial waste dumped on your land, it is the landowner’s responsibility to clear it away. If it has been [...]
I want to irrigate but there is weed growth, will the IDB clear this out?
Depending on the watercourse maintenance schedule, there is no guarantee that weed growth will be cleared to coincide with irrigation demands.
Can I irrigate from an IDB water course?
You can but you need to contact the Environment Agency who issue all licences for abstraction and impoundment. It is an offence to abstract or impound water without a licence.
