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Ofwat publishes new water connection charges
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today published new rules to make the charges for new water connections to housing developments fairer, simpler and clearer.
KPMG report on water sector: further regulatory changes are inevitable and will drive new business models
A report prepared by KPMG for Affinity Water suggests that disruptive regulatory changes, especially in the upstream and network segments of the water sector, are inevitable and will “drive new business models”.
Winter floods 2015 - hundreds of homes and farms still await repairs and funding one year on
One year on from last winter’s floods which devastated the North of England, hundreds of homes are still awaiting repair, while hundreds of farmers in the worst affected areas are still waiting to receive emergency funding to restore agricultural land.
Competitive markets - relationships between water companies may have to change
A recent meeting on competition in the water sector has flagged up the fact that relationships between the water companies may have to change - culturally conversations that may have been acceptable beforehand, may be less acceptable in competitive markets.
Wessex Water profits up in first half 2016
Wessex Water’s profits rose to £86.1m according to its half year results, with the company continuing to be recognised as the leading water and sewerage provider for customer service and on track for another year of excellent performance.
Severn Trent sets out terms of Dee Valley acquisition
Severn Trent has published details of the full terms and conditions of its proposed acquisition of Dee Valley Water, together with the recommended actions to be taken by Dee Valley ordinary shareholders.
UK infrastructure investment pipeline reaches record £500bn+ high
The Government has today released details of its £500 billion-plus infrastructure investment pipeline which includes major projects such as the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the rollout of smart meters.
Report warns local authorities in England “critically underprepared” for severe weather events
A new report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is warning that the majority of new local plans in England are failing to cut carbon emissions and to plan for the scale of severe weather predicted over future years.
Tideway Tunnel software contracts: Ofwat issues 3rd waiver notice on value for money grounds
Water industry regulator Ofwat has issued a third waiver notice to Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd, the company delivering the £4.2bn Thames Tideway Tunnel , related to two separate software contracts on the grounds that going out to competitive tender would not have represented value for money.
Extraordinary growth in global green bonds market - UK and France are biggest issuers in EU
A new study released by the European Commission today shows that green bonds have enjoyed extraordinary growth, since they were first issued in 2007, with the UK and France the biggest issuers in Europe.
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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
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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