FT – new Tory plans to shake up utilities
A report in yesterday’s Financial Times says that the Conservatives are in the process of developing policies to increase competition among utilities – including the water sector.
Scottish Water seeks input for EU-wide project to develop water management software
The European Commission’s UrbanWater project, in which Scottish Water is a partner, has launched a survey aimed at gathering data from a range of stakeholders as part of its work to develop and demonstrate an innovative ICT- based platform for efficient and integrated management of urban water resources.
Kier wins Platinum Big Tick for its corporate responsibility
Kier Group has been recognised with the highest ranking in Business in the Community’s Corporate Responsibility (CR) Index, which is produced annually to benchmark responsible business management.
Technology Strategy Board to fund 3 year project at Severn Trent Water
Costain is among a group of organisations that includes De Montfort University, Bluefrog Design, M Wright and Sons, Virtalis and Loxcius that has secured co-funding from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board for a project aimed at improving the company’s operational performance and service delivery at Severn Trent Water.
Chinese firms target UK water and wastewater infrastructure
An article in this morning’s South China Post says that Chinese companies are increasingly pursuing investment opportunities in big British infrastructure projects – including the water and wastewater sector.
United Utilities prepares for takeover bids
United Utilities has hired Goldman Sachs to prepare its defence against a possible £7bn takeover amid speculation that foreign buyers are about to make a move.
Ofwat highlights risk-based approach in business plan proposals
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published proposals outlining how it expects companies to submit their business plans for the regulatory period 2015-2020, as it reveals its risk-based approach to reviewing companies’ strategies.
Race begins for United Utilities’ £3bn AMP6 frameworks
United Utilities will host a contractor day later this month to set out its plans for its AMP6 framework arrangements, which could potentially extend into AMP7.
Flood defence schemes “key part” of economic growth, says Paterson
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has compared spending on flood defences to investment in broadband and mobile phone networks as a method of stimulating economic growth in the UK.
Breakthrough in technology for cost-effective clean water production
A significant development in new technology could more than halve current production costs for clean water, according to Finnish researchers.
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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. -
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