WSP and partners appointed under new contract to continue support on National Highways’ Water Quality Plan
WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms has been appointed to lead a group of firms to continue work supporting delivery of National Highways’ Water Quality Plan.
Report says health of River Thames continues to improve – but warns climate change and pollution put estuary in fragile position
A new report from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) says that the River Thames – a river that was once declared ‘biologically dead’ - is ringing in 2026 with a new lease of life - although experts warn that rising water temperatures and pollution are threatening the hard-won resurrection.
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK.
National Highways appoints WSP as technical partner to support delivery of its Water Quality Plan
Leading multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP has been appointed to National Highway’s Water Quality Plan - WSP has been awarded the role of technical partner on the programme, supported by Mott Macdonald, Ramboll, and AECOM.
New CIWEM Sustainable Drainage Position Statement urges no loss of government commitment and greater leadership
CIWEM has issued a new Sustainable Drainage Position Statement which is calling for no loss of government commitment and greater leadership on SuDS.
Thames21 unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ online tool to tackle road runoff pollution and help London’s rivers
A new online tool which highlights where the opportunities are to install nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, to tackle road runoff pollution before it ends up in London’s rivers has gone live today.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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