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EC publishes 2016 European Innovation Scorecard
The European Commission has released the 2016 results of the European Innovation Scoreboard, the Regional Innovation Scoreboard and the Innobarometer which look at the innovation performance of member states.
Hydro-Brake® Flow Control Series launch delivers comprehensive toolbox
Hydro International is launching The Hydro-Brake® Flow Control Series, a versatile toolbox of precision-engineered devices for surface water, watercourse, foul and combined sewer network control.
Team Van Oord partner gets top slot on EA flood framework
Team Van Oord partner Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded first place on a major flood and coastal erosion framework in the south of England, and a separate contract to continue works to protect North Portsea Island.
Ofwat: household customers would expect bills to fall 25% if competition comes in
Ofwat has today published its preliminary assessment of the costs and benefits of extending retail competition to household water customers – the research says customers would look to save an average of 25% for them to switch, a level of saving which the regulator said “is unlikely to be available.”
Thames Water to exit competitive retail business market
Thames Water has decided to transfer the retail activities for its business customers, including all charities and public sector organisations, to Castle Water when the non-household market opens to competition in April 2017.
Portsmouth Water CCG says water company needs to redouble efforts on metering
Portsmouth Water’s Customer Challenge Group has described the current metering take-up of 30% in the region as disappointing and has urged the company to redouble its efforts in this area.
Wessex Water: pre-tax profits fall by £12m as customer bills decrease
Wessex Water’s operating profit decreased as customer bills were reduced by 5% from 1 April 2015, according to the company's newly published end of year results for 2015-16.
IPA report flags up Tideway Tunnel as benchmark for future major UK infrastructure projects
A case study in the Government's Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) newly released Annual Report on major projects for 2015-16 has flagged up the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel as as a benchmark for the development of future major UK infrastructure projects.
Natural Capital Protocol to provide route map for water sector to future regulation
Today’s launch of the first global Natural Capital Protocol provides a timely route map for the water sector to future natural capital regulation, which should help companies scale up their plans, according to Robert Spencer, Director of Sustainability at AECOM.
ICE President calls for commitment on infrastructure to lift post-Brexit uncertainty
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Sir John Armitt says political unity, bold decisions and commitment will help to lift the cloud of uncertainty over the UK’s infrastructure industry following the outcome of the EU referendum.
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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
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