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GMB: renewables subsidies should be funded via general taxation - ROCs "unfit for purpose"
The GMB union is calling for UK renewable energy subsidies to be funded via general taxation, describing the Renewables Obligation Certificate system as “unfit for purpose.”
Anglian Water tenders £13m-plus private healthcare scheme contract
Anglian Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the supply of administrative / management services for a trust-based private healthcare scheme worth an estimated £13.86 million.
Utilitywise calls on Govt to fix water market - "less than 1% of firms have switched supplier"
The UK’s leading energy and utilities consultancy, Utilitywise, has called on the new Secretary of State for Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Michael Gove, to put customers first and make the water market truly open and honest.
£14m Louth and Horncastle flood alleviation schemes formally opened
Two flood alleviation schemes in Louth and Horncastle which collectively reduce flood risk to over 350 properties have been formally opened on 28 July, following successful completion of the projects.
Yorkshire Water up for sale?
Shareholders in Kelda Group, owners of Yorkshire Water, are considering whether to put their stakes in the utility up for sale, according to a report in yesterday’s Sunday Times newspaper.
Severn Trent: "as expected, PR19 looks set to be challenging review"
Severn Trent: has said that PR19 looks set to be a challenging review with the publication this morning of its latest trading update for the period to 19 July 2017.
Implications of Ofwat’s PR19 methodology for resilience, asset health & leakage
George Heywood,Technical Director at Servelec Technologies, takes a look at the implications of Ofwat’s PR19 methodology for resilience, asset health and leakage.
N Ireland Govt acted unlawfully by not stopping Lough Neagh dredging, says Court of Appeal
Friends of the Earth has welcomed yesterday’s Northern Ireland Court of Appeal decision that the Northern Ireland government acted unlawfully by not stopping the dredging at Lough Neagh, one of Europe’s most important wetlands.
DFID tenders £90m Cities and Infrastructure for Growth contract
The UK’s Department for International Development DFID has gone out to tender with a contract for a major new programme: Cities and Infrastructure for Growth (CIG) worth an estimated £90 million.
HUBER Technology sludge expert to speak at Sludgetech 2017 conference in London
Dr. Albert Heindl of wastewater treatment specialists HUBER Technology is among the line-up of confirmed expert speakers at SludgeTech 2017, the International Water Association’s upcoming specialist conference on sludge management at Imperial College London from the 9th–13th July.
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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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