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Scottish offshore wind investment could top £30bn by 2020
First Minister Alex Salmond has said that Scottish offshore wind projects could generate investment value of as much as £30 billion by 2020.
Ofwat consults on new supplier appointment at Kennet Island Phase 7
Ofwat is consulting on a proposal to grant SSE Water a variation to its appointment to enable it to provide water and sewerage services to a site called Kennet Island Phase 7, in Reading.
Strong performance with profits up at Interserve
Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has today announced a strong performance and headline profits up 10% with the publication of its half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.
Severn Trent to hold public exhibition for wind turbine plan
People living in and around the Curborough area of Lichfield will have the opportunity to meet with Severn Trent’s project consultancy team to discuss proposals for the erection of a single wind turbine.
Tender prices show rising trend at start to 2011
Tender prices continue on an upward trend, with a rise of 0.9 per cent in Q1 2011 compared to the previous quarter according to the latest UK construction Tender Price Index compiled by BCIS.
More Government action needed on green economy
WWF has welcomed the publication on Friday of the UK Government’s vision and framework for a green economy, but called for greater urgency and action to shift the UK economy onto a more sustainable path.
Environment Agency sets out Top 10 alien species list
The Environment Agency has published its list of the Top 10 non native invasive species which are spreading throughout UK waters and threatening native wildlife species.
Water companies target zebra mussel infestation
Thames Water and Anglian Water are running a six-month trial of fat-coated “BioBullet” pellets in their ongoing fight against zebra mussels.
Tight timetable for sewers transfer appeals
The publication yesterday of Ofwat's appeals process for the transfer of private sewers means the regulator is working to a very tight timetable – which in some circumstances could be to the detriment of vulnerable customers.
HSBC Bank plc purchase Cambridge Water.
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited has sold Cambridge Water to HSBC Bank plc.
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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. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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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
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