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VBA jv reaches milestone on EA £21m Ipswich Flood Barrier scheme
VBA, the joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins appointed as part of the Environment Agency’s Water and Environment Management (WEM) framework has reached a major milestone on the £21 million Ipswich Flood Barrier scheme.
Water professionals, companies and consultants to meet at UK’s largest flood event
The programme for the UK’s largest flood and coastal erosion conference and exhibition has now been finalised and professionals from the drainage sector will debate some of the most pressing issues with the Environment agency at Flood and Coast 2017 in March.
Yorkshire Water: bills up 2.06% and £386m investment plan
Yorkshire Water has announced that its new household bills will be the second cheapest in England and Wales and will be used to fund its planned £386m investment over the next 12 months.
NERC invests £10m to investigate impact of climate change on Arctic Ocean
The Natural Environment Research Council is set to invest £10 million in a major UK research programme will investigate the impact of diminishing sea ice on the fragile marine environment of the Arctic Ocean.
UN report flags up smart water as biggest global technology opportunity
For the third year in a row, smart water technology is perceived as the biggest global market opportunity, topping the list of the 2017 Global Opportunity Report released by DNV GL, Sustainia and the United Nations Global Compact.
Water Industry Forum celebrates 5th anniversary
Key stakeholders from across the water sector met at Malmaison in Leeds on 12th January to celebrate five years since the launch of the Water Industry Forum (WIF) in January 2012.
MPs criticise Government’s "sub-standard" & "deficient" response on flood prevention report
MPs have today criticised the Government for missing opportunities to act on its report on improving flood protection for communities at risk across England - describing its response as "disappointing" and "deficient" on the issues of insurance, resilience and sustainable drainage.
Anglian Water trials thermal-imaging drones for leak detection
Anglian Water has become one of the first water companies to trial thermal imaging drones to detect leaking water pipes.
UK climate change challenges set out in new national assessment
The climate change challenges facing the UK economy, environment and public health have been laid out in the government’s latest Climate Change Risk Assessment, published today which sets out the 6 priority risk areas requiring further action in the UK over the next 5 years.
Carbon Trust launches tenders for floating offshore wind studies
The Carbon Trust has launched a series of tenders to assess technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind.
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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. -
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.
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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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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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