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Environment Agency progresses on £13m Skipton Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency is holding a public information session today on work to improve flood defences in parts of Skipton town centre in North Yorkshire which are set to start in the near future.
Safe haven created for protected native species on Leeds stream
A safe haven for a protected native species has been created using natural engineering techniques by the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Government publishes updated guidance on legionnaires' disease in England
The Health Protection Agency has published updated guidance on the control and prevention of legionnaires' disease in England, together with national surveillance reporting forms.
Grontmij wins multiple successes at Northumbrian Water’s annual GEM Awards
Grontmij have achieved multiple successes at Northumbrian Water’s annual GEM Awards (Going the Extra Mile) at Beamish Hall, County Durham.
Fitch: more building materials M&A likely following mega-deals
M&A activity in the building materials sector is likely to remain brisk as the recent mega-deals between some of the sector's biggest operators add to the pressure for consolidation, Fitch Ratings says.
Imtech: still no deal in sight in discussion with financiers
In its latest update on the discussion with its financiers and the current situation, Royal Imtech said the talks have not yet led to additional financing and that Imtech Germany and Royal Imtech are “considering all options.”
Deadline nears for submissions to Singapore International Water Week 2016
The deadline is fast approaching for submissions to Singapore International Water Week 2016 - the Water Convention 2016 Call for Papers will close on 15 August 2015.
United Utilities study looks at options for “retired” reservoir
United Utilities has launched an important study into the future of Cogra Moss – a ‘retired’ reservoir in west Cumbria.
Southern Water tenders £50m AMP6 IT managed services contract
Southern Water has gone out to tender with a major contract for information technology managed services worth an estimated £50 million –deadline to request information is tomorrow.
Anglian Water: new courses to recruit apprentices for AMP6 Alliance partners
Anglian Water is offering new course opportunities to train in engineering or construction and utility operations provided by The College of West Anglia which could ultimately lead to apprenticeships with their AMP6 Alliance partners.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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