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London Mayor expresses concerns about cost of Thames Tunnel
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has written a letter to Thames Water outlining his concern about the projected cost of the Thames Tunnel.
Water company AMP6 business plan consultation: what will it look like and will it work?
The recent Ofwat business forum report which revealed how water companies have been left wanting in encouraging business customer engagement raises the question of how well they will engage with household customers on their business plans for the upcoming AMP6 2015-20 investment programme.
Major sewer projects could be classed as “Nationally Significant”
The Government has published a draft Statutory Order that would class major sewer schemes as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
UU and RSPB in partnership for water-friendly farming
United Utilities has entered an innovative new land management partnership with the RSPB aimed at integrating hill farming with habitat restoration to create more space for nature and improve drinking water quality.
Lanes scoops £216m Thames Water contract
Drainage specialist Lanes Group has been awarded a £216 million contract by Thames Water to provide waste water network services for at least three years.
Competition Commission merger decision to raise key issues for Ofwat and investors
The outcome of the Competition Commission’s current investigation due later this month on the merger between South Staffordshire Water and Cambridge Water could raise questions about the prospects for future mergers and how regulator Ofwat sets future price limits.
Costain plans water reduction targets and 20%CO2 reduction by 2014
Costain is planning to measure its baseline water consumption in 2012 to enable reduction targets to be developed in 2013. The UK engineering and construction firm is also aiming to reduce its measured carbon emissions by 20% from a 2008 baseline and to divert 90% of waste generated from landfill by 2014.
Balfour Beatty lands £13m Helix canal contract
Construction giant Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £13m contract to extend the Forth and Clyde canal under the M9 motorway.
Trant Construction plays major role in £9.3m pumping station upgrade
Engineering company Trant Construction has played a key role in the £9.3m enhancement of a critical sewage pumping station in Bristol on behalf of Wessex Water.
National Trust plans to run its properties on hydropower
Plans have been unveiled by the National Trust for a hydroelectric power scheme in Snowdonia to provide energy to its Welsh properties.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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