SuDS iQ: A National SuDS Collaboration & Evaluation Platform 

SuDS iQ: A National SuDS Collaboration & Evaluation Platform 

Breakthrough 4: Catalyst
Delivering long-term operational resilience Protecting & enhancing the environment Responding and adapting to climate change

SuDS iQ: A National SuDS Collaboration & Evaluation Platform 

Amount awarded: £959,243 

Led by: Southern Water Services Limited 

Partners: Anglian Water, Brighton & Hove Council, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, HR Wallingford Ltd, Hull City Council, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water 

SuDS-iQ will deliver a national online collaborative Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) platform that will support a collective understanding of what SuDS are, how SuDS work, and the benefits they provide. The platform will accelerate efficiencies in partnership working and consideration for and implementation of environmentally beneficial drainage solutions. 

“ Through investment in Sustainable Urban Drainage, Southern Water is aiming to drive a future of Cleaner Rivers and Seas in the water industry. The SuDS-IQ tool will work to promote collaboration between the stakeholders required for adoption of nature-based solutions. We’re aiming to build future resilience and regenerate the environment.” – Greg Mullet, Chief Engineer, Southern Water