Thames Water publishes Thames Tunnel consultation report
Thames Water has published a report on its four month phase one public consultation on the proposed Thames Tunnel.
Interserve Plc – no intention to make an offer for Mouchel
Following yesterday’s announcement made by Mouchel Group, Interserve Plc has confirmed that it has no intention to make an offer for Mouchel.
United Utilities - supply chain sustainability initiative
Water company United Utilities has teamed up with Direct Tyre Management on a new scheme to convert old vehicle tyres into useful products.
Thames Water outsources £500M p.a. of procurement to Efficio
Thames Water has signed a five-year contract with procurement specialists Efficio, who from April 6 will manage up to £500m a year of its direct and indirect spend on everything from pipes and heavy machinery to office supplies.
New £10M water source for Sussex
Southern Water’s new water source for Sussex has been officially opened by Nick Herbert MP. The £10 million project at Hardham, near Pulborough, West Sussex, has included the construction of a reservoir, a pumping station at Hardham Church Farm, and the installation of a 1.8km pipeline.
Yorkshire Water use dye-tests in bathing waters
Yorkshire Water is conducting environmentally friendly dye-tests off the coast of Runswick Bay today in a bid to build a greater understanding of how its sewer outfalls can impact on the quality of local bathing waters.
Costain results – strong performance, profits up and acquisitions in the pipeline
Engineering and construction business Costain has announced a strong performance, a significant increase in profit before tax, a robust order book and further potential acquisitions in the pipeline with the publication of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2010.
Government says Thames Water must do “significantly” more work on resources plan
The Government has said this morning that Thames Water needs to do a significant amount of further work on its Water Resources Management Plan for 2010-2035.
Balfour Beatty profits up 20%
Balfour Beatty plc has published its full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2010. The international infrastructure group said the results demonstrated a resilient performance in challenging markets.
Report on NI Water identifies serious failings in procurement
The Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has today published its report into Measuring Performance, Procurement and Governance in NI Water.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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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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